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2 <br /> <br />x Continue to support the iSTEM program at Bell Middle School with connections to both <br />individual businesses and the business community as a whole, including fundraising <br />activities if pursued by the school district. <br />x Support partnerships for career readiness programs at Golden High School, including <br />encouraging local companies to hire certified young workers. <br />x Supply challenging projects to Mines design classes and the Red Rocks Community <br />College Idea Lab for student’s professional development. Identify and connect with <br />other groups in support of an alliance between business and education and participate <br />in such efforts <br />x In partnership with the above entities, continue to focus communications on education <br />efforts. <br /> <br />2018 Summary <br /> <br />x Staff created a new workforce development webpage on the City website as a primary <br />home for useful information for job seekers and employers. <br />x EDComm jointly hosted an initial workforce development resource event in September <br />2018 to make information available on best practices for use of internships, <br />apprenticeships, and mentoring. The event was attended by 25+ providers and <br />businesses. <br />x In 2017-2018, staff provided one Mines Capstone design project addressing the Lena <br />Gulch floodplain <br />x Staff judged and provide feedback to several end-of-year Mines student design <br />competitions. <br /> <br />2. Grow and Retain Local Businesses <br /> <br />Supporting the success of newly established businesses and the continued health of small and <br />large businesses of all kinds is one of the major ways that EDComm can work to accomplish its <br />mission. In addition, traditional retention and attraction efforts and services continue to be an <br />important part of our program. <br /> <br />Goals: <br /> <br />x Support and actively participate on the board of directors of the Jefferson County <br />Business Resource Center (JCBRC) to provide specific business support programs and <br />classes and direct business consulting on a customized basis. <br />x Actively support the Golden small business community through a specific campaign to <br />increase awareness of Golden small businesses, especially those targeting the local <br />market. Budget a specific dollar amount for this goal and seek proposals on a two or <br />three year basis to best accomplish such increased awareness and patronage, in a <br />manner complementing the Visit Golden marketing effort directed at visitors. Measure <br />the success of this effort through a variety of metrics including: <br />Packet p. 14