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Visioning Project - Prosperity

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PROSPERITY         Commitment Seven: Create Opportunities for Every Household to Participate in the Growing Prosperity         16. Residents hold the majority of jobs created in San Mateo County.   17. Help all households experience real gains in income.         San Mateo County is fortunate to be one of the most prosperous counties in the Nation, but that prosperity is not shared by all. All residents should be encouraged to share in the region’s prosperity. Greater education, training, and opportunities for career mobility will enable people to advance their skills and their pay as they increase their experience.         COMMENTS FROM THE COMMUNITY FORUMS "…dramatically increase the percentage of low income students obtaining high wage jobs." South San Francisco "…opportunities for families—especially children—to thrive and stay in San Mateo County." Daly City "…increase the number of jobs filled by local residents." South San Francisco       Top Possible Annual Progress Measures   Countywide Progress Measures Sources Percent of population at or below poverty level Department of Finance Distribution of household income by quintile as compared to the average Department of Finance Percent of workers living in the County San Mateo County Economic Development Association Additional Measure:           County Government Progress Measures Sources Percent of household formerly on County assistance programs achieving self-sufficiency Human Services Agency Average hourly wage at placement from County programs at 3/6 months Human Services Agency Additional Measure:           Commitment Eight: Sow the Seeds of Our Future Prosperity         18. Attract and maintains leading-edge industries.   19. Raise the skill level of new workers with improved K-12 education and training options.         Continued prosperity requires looking ahead today to prepare for opportunities tomorrow. Support for industries that provide our competitive edge and better preparing residents for changing careers, will ensure that San Mateo County's economy continues to be a source of prosperity, and enables investment in communities and environmental preservation. Top       COMMENTS FROM THE COMMUNITY FORUMS "Integrated transportation system: good controlled development consistent with transportation capacity." Daly City "…provide more money or solutions for schools and childcare problems." Electronic Arts "…education at all levels" North Fair Oaks         Possible Annual Progress Measures   Countywide Progress Measures Sources Employment by industry Employment Development Department New business starts by industry Employment Development Department 11th grade SAT scores by area County Office of Education Percent of graduating public high school students meeting UC/CSU requirements County Office of Education Additional Measure:           County Progress Measures Sources Percent placed by county-sponsored workforce development programs retained 6 months/1 year Human Services Agency Number of employees participating in continuing education Employee & Public Service Additional Measure:                      PEOPLE   PLACE   PROSPERITY   ...next: PARTNERSHIPS Top IMPLEMENTATION           Visioning Home Page | Board of Supervisors | San Mateo County HOME