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Economic Development
SUBJECT:
Contract with Tomorrow’s Talent for the Fontana Mayor’s Education Coalition
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
1. Authorize procurement of educational training services from Tomorrow’s Talent utilizing Purchasing Policy and Procedure Manual 3.1.5 Non-Competitive Proposal - Single Source/ Sole Source.
2. Authorize City Manager to enter into an agreement with Tomorrow’s Talent on Behalf of the Fontana Mayor’s Education Coalition in the amount of $14,700 and any future amendment for the fiscal year 26/27 not to exceed $5000.
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• Promote economic development by concentrating on job creation.
• Increase citizen involvement by Developing future leaders.
DISCUSSION:
In 2018, the City of Fontana established the Fontana Mayor’s Education Coalition to develop a skilled workforce pipeline. The Coalition is an intentional partnership of stakeholders from education, business, and the community committed to creating fulfilling career opportunities for local students.
Over its nine-year history, the Coalition has created unique career pathway initiatives designed to inspire and engage high school students throughout the City around the college, career and trade opportunities.
The FY 26/27 series will expand on its focus of skills development, rather than focusing on specific industries. In partnership with Tomorrow’s Talent, the coalition will design hands-on business experiences that will expose high school and middle school students to a variety of skills that can be applied to different occupations. These business experiences are called Pathfinder Days. The primary objective of Pathfinder Day is to provide students with immersive micro-internship experiences at local employers’ worksites, offering them a glimpse into the real-world environment and practices of various industries.
Key Deliverables:
• Three events/workshops in the Adulting 101 Program
• Conduct/ Facilitate Mock Job Interviews
• “My First Job” Workshop
o Centered around transferable skills/ AI Professional Skills
o Debunking the Myths of Adulting
• Financial Literacy Workshop (including Taxes 101)
Anticipated offerings to be conducted in October 2026, February 2027 and March 2027.
The Contract term will be from July 14, 2026 - June 30, 2027 with a total cost of $14,700.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.