CMH_Economic_Mobility_Report_Concept_FINAL

ELEVATE Morgan Hill identifies nine strategies and 40 action items that are intentional in creating equitable access to opportunities for everyone. Community leaders, service providers, local employers, educational institutions, and government and non-government organizations are invited to align resources and have a collective impact on creating a more prosperous, sustainable, inclusive, and resilient Morgan Hill. SUMMARY OF STRATEGIES AND ACTIONS Strategies And Actions

STRATEGY 1.C:

Housing

CREATE AN ACTIVE ALLYSHIP WORKPLACE CULTURE AT CITY HALL Continuously update hiring policies and review benefits with a lens to prevent discrimination and bias. 10 11 12 13 Raise awareness of unconscious biases, systematic inequities, and the importance of belonging and allyship. Prevent discrimination and promote inclusivity through values campaigns and skills training. Foster a sense of Community through team-building, employee resource groups, and mentorship.

Jobs

Belonging

BELONGING

JOBS

STRATEGY 1.A:

STRATEGY 2.A:

IMPROVE VISIBILITY OF HISPANIC/LATINX COMMUNITY

INCREASE ACCESS TO EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT

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Celebrate diversity by encouraging cultural events.

Collaborate with partners on economic mobility strategies.

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Praise Hispanic/Latinx faces of Morgan Hill and showcase their presence, culture, and contributions.

Connect Spanish-speakers and day workers to education, resources, training, and job opportunities.

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Encourage belonging through art that celebrates diversity.

Partner with NorCal Carpenters Union Training Center to provide trainings to Spanish-speaking residents.

Create an Economic Mobility Center to support day workers, rapid re-employment, education, and training. (Also noted as #23 and #32)

STRATEGY 1.B:

STRATEGY 2.B:

EMPOWER THE SPANISH-SPEAKING COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE AUTONOMY AND EQUITY OF VOICE

PROMOTE ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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Implement a Leadership Academy to educate, train, and build leadership skills.

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Expand business training programs such as “Fundamentos de Negocios” for Hispanic/Latinx entrepreneurs.

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Engage working families at cultural, faith-based, retail, and Community hubs.

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Implement an education campaign for Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO).

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Offer childcare, food, and incentives to encourage engagement.

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Encourage development of home-based day care centers.

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Invest in translation and interpretation services and culturally appropriate marketing programming across all City services.

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Offer business services and development services resources in Spanish.

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Create an awareness and education campaign on bidding for City contracts.

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Make City Hall more welcoming and inclusive by implementing signage that celebrates diversity.

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Collaborate with the Police Department, Code Compliance, and other enforcement agencies to build trust.

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