YOUTH
COMMISSION
WORK PLAN
REPORT
Neighborhood Services and Education Committee
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
CITY OF SAN JOSÉ
YOUTH COMMISSION
COMMISSIONER ARROYO
District 4
COMMISSIONER SANCHEZ
District 3
COMMISSIONER
PRADEEPKUMAR
District 2, Outreach
COMMISSIONER MISHRA
District 1
COMMISSIONER LIEU
District 5, Vice Chair
COMMISSIONER
KUCHAREWSKI
Citywide
COMMISSIONER
MASCARENHAS
District 10, Chair
COMMISSIONER SINGH
District 9
COMMISSIONER
GONZALES-MUÑIZ
District 8
COMMISSIONER VU
District 7
COMMISSIONER BANSAL
District 6, Communications 2
CITY OF SAN JOSÉ
YOUTH COMMISSION
TOPIC 1
Explore and understand gender-based
violence resources and services.
3 Collaborate with local organizations and city
departments to conduct research and
support an awareness campaign by youth
around issues such as: • Sexual harassment • Assault / domestic violence • Healthy relationships ACTIONS 4
CITY OF SAN JOSÉ
YOUTH COMMISSION
TOPIC 2
To foster environmental literacy and
youth stewardship to create a more
sustainable San José.
5 • Collaborate with local organizations and
city departments to launch an awareness
campaign by youth in order to show the
impact of environmental issues, such as: ⚬ Invasive plant species ⚬ Microplastics ⚬ Recycling and composting ACTIONS 6
TOPIC 3
Evaluate and study College and Career
Pathways and literacy opportunities in
San José.
CITY OF SAN JOSÉ
YOUTH COMMISSION
7 • Receive reports on programs and
initiatives related to College and Career
Pathways including, but not limited to: • Resilience Corps Learning Pathway • SJ Aspires • San José Works Youth Jobs Initiative • Teen programs ACTIONS 8
CITY OF SAN JOSÉ
YOUTH COMMISSION
TOPIC 4
Establish and implement the San José
Youth Commission Innovation Committee.
9 • Establish committee structure and
develop a comprehensive engagement
strategy: ⚬ Define membership and schedule ⚬ Identify presentation format ⚬ Plan outreach to schools and city departments ⚬ Form partnerships with external
stakeholders
ACTIONS
10 Next Steps
ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT A YOUTH
COMMISSION INNOVATION AD-HOC
ONGOING
WINTER 2025 HOST A YOUTH-LED BUDGET PRIORITIES SUMMIT
SPRING 2025 HOST A RESOURCE FAIR/WORKSHOP FEATURING
COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND ORGANIZATIONS
SPRING 2025 PRESENT ANNUAL YOUTH COMMISSION REPORT TO NSE WINTER 2025 COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL AGENCIES TO RAISE
AWARENESS ABOUT MICROPLASTICS
11 WEBSITE
EMAIL ADDRESS
www.sjpl.org/YouthCommission
[email protected]
Thank you!