Elevate Morgan Hill: Jobs

Three strategies and fifteen actions have been identified to support Jobs in Morgan Hill. The actions are designed to establish partnerships with key organizations, leverage existing resources and activities, identify additional resource needs, and support capacity building both internally and externally.

Strategies and Actions

Strategy 2A: Increase Access to Education, Training and Employment

• Collaborate with partners on economic mobility strategies.
• Connect Spanish-speakers and day workers to education, resources, training, and job opportunities.
• 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.

Strategy 2B: Promote Entrepreneurship

• Expand business training programs such as “Fundamentos de Negocios” for Hispanic/ Latinx entrepreneurs.
• Implement an education campaign for Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO).
• Encourage development of home-based day care centers.
• Offer business services and development services resources in Spanish.
• Create an awareness and education campaign on bidding for City contracts.

Strategy 2C: Expand Employment Opportunities Locally

• Create an Economic Mobility Center as a one stop shop for job and career opportunities.
• Encourage local employers to create job postings in Spanish.
• Create a “Work Local” campaign promoting local employment opportunities.
• Support hospitality and lodging with career opportunity pathways.
• Collaborate with local companies and Morgan Hill Unified School District to create career pathways.
• Capitalize on Morgan Hill Unified School District Adult School Program to provide training and career resources. (Job Fair- April 10, 2025)