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Santa Cruz County approves $150,000 contribution from South32 for regional workforce strategic plan amid calls for transparency
Summary
The Board of Supervisors approved a contribution agreement with South32 to fund development of a regional workforce strategic plan. Supporters said the plan will align education and industry; several public speakers and supervisors pressed for transparency and independent oversight.
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voted to approve a contribution agreement with South32 to fund the development of a regional workforce strategic plan in a reimbursable amount not to exceed $150,000.
Supporters said the plan will be driven by a local executive committee and will identify employer needs, training gaps and pathways for residents to gain employment. “The proposed strategic workforce plan, which is gonna be entirely funded by South 32, will help us identify the employment needs of our business community, the skill or training gaps of our workforce, and propose training programs to address both of…
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