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support for education continue in its current form and extend through the full five years of <br /> this strategic plan. <br /> 26) Education. <br /> The quality of the local school system and the work ethic/- instills in the students <br /> may be the most valuable asset in the overall economic development resource <br /> base. Promoting, protecting and enhancing the school/business relationship are <br /> an essential component to maximizing the role that education plays in economic <br /> development. In the BRE section of the plan, we discussed ways that the <br /> business community can become more actively involved in the local school <br /> program. <br /> 27) Foster Workforce Training Initiatives. <br /> Through the BRE effort, help to bring new training opportunities to the attention <br /> of key partners such as RCWIB. There are funds and programs available <br /> through the RCWIB that can brokered as solutions for local employers in the <br /> community. These resources can help cut the cost of workforce development <br /> significantly for qualified activities. <br /> 28) Data Collection. <br /> Some workforce information is readily available but a great deal of it is not. The <br /> ability of the City to collect this less accessible information and to make it <br /> available to the employers is directly proportional to their success with retaining <br /> and attracting companies. The most valuable information is wage and salary <br /> data broken out by job classification. The goal is to collect and disseminate <br /> valuable labor information not readably attainable in other areas in order to set <br /> the community apart from its neighbors. <br /> 29) Certified Worker Program. <br /> In order to increase the value of the workforce in the community, a certified <br /> worker program that promotes a qualified worker should be considered. <br /> However, since the school system is not exclusive to Arden Hills, this program <br /> will have limited value in differentiating Arden Hills from its competing neighbors. <br /> We would recommend that it be pursued however as many of the competitive <br /> situations will involve Arden Hills competing against communities outside of the <br /> Metropolitan area. <br /> Strategic Plan for Economic Development Page 21 of 23 <br /> Draft—Subject to Approval and Adoption <br />