Neighborhood Services and Education Committee (nse)
October 8, 2026

Attachment A
1 San José Youth Commission FY 2026-2027 Work Plan
Objective Actions Date
To learn a diverse and
informed picture of youth
life across San José to advise
on resource allocation
• Design and distribute a Youth
Priorities Survey that covers pressing
topics, including but not limited to:
o Public safety and violence
o Mental health and physical
wellness
o Housing
o Third spaces and
transportation to connect
them
• Host inter-district town halls that
function as smaller-scale budget
priority summits presenting the data
from the Youth Priorities Survey
o Target outreach and
promotion to include youth
not involved in Youth
Advisory Councils
• Use input from survey and town
halls to craft a letter to the Mayor
and City Council about youth budget
priorities
January 2027
March 2027
May 2027
Host a Youth Empowerment
Summit that is inclusive of
all youth in San José
• Provide opportunities and
resources, including but not limited
to:
o Career resources
o Networking opportunities
o Educational workshops
• Advertise and promote the Youth
Empowerment Summit through
o Youth Advisory Councils
o School partnerships and
connections
o Flyers
o Social media posts
April 2027
April 2027
Attachment A
2 Objective Actions Date
Honor and celebrate the
service and achievements of
youth across San José,
making them feel
recognized and able to
empower others
• Establish a format and criteria for
the awards and nominations
• Determine a diverse jury of youth,
City Staff, and community members
to select the award winners using a
qualifications rubric
• Use promotion and incentives to
encourage a wide range of youth
nominations
• Lead an inclusive, celebratory, and
empowering awards ceremony
November 2026
February 2027
February 2027
April 2027