Education and Workforce Training Recommendations
Education
Concern or Issue
Improved Internet access is needed for families with limited resources or in an area with low connectivity
Community is not aware of available community resources such as educational assistance , job training , work opportunities , etc .
Increase low-income student and parent participation in ISD programs
Increase racial , ethnic and cultural diversity in curriculum
Address microaggressions occurring in schools
Increase availability of counselors to students to address mental health issues
Increase higher education preparedness in high-poverty high schools .
Recommendation
Medium term
• Increase Internet availability
• Increase free public WiFi hot spots throughout Arlington
Short term
• Create Community-Outreach-Networking-Empowerment-Communication-Tool ( CONECT ) – centralized location for resources and assistance *
Short term
• Conduct “ Education & Workforce Training Fair ” twice annually in public areas throughout where needed the most
Long term
• Diversify lesson plans and curriculum to be inclusive of relevant culture and identity *
Medium term
• Require diversity training for students and teachers and organize conversations on same *
Medium term
• Hire additional guidance counselor resources for school districts *
Medium term
• Add programs and resources such as college advisors and internship programs *
Unity Council Report
* Collaboration with or action by community partners will be required for implementation .
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