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11 Ms. Atkins said that CATEC is one area that is being worked on. She said there is also a career development plan partnership. She said the Alternative School model has to be identified before there can be discussions with Albemarle County. Council’s expressed support of this strategy. Strategy III: Ensure that assistance is in place for students who do not plan to attend college to take advantage of job skill training programs to increase their ability to move up in career ladder jobs Ms. Atkins said public relations activities are being done by the Schools to talk about the value of education, and it would be helpful for other agencies to speak with the same language about the value of education. She said businesses could be asked to put statements on their marques. Dr. Brown asked about internships, and Ms. Atkins said they would be very important, especially at CATEC. Mr. O’Connell said this is also connected to the summer youth program. Dr. Brown said he would like to see all areas of students participate in businesses. Ms. Atkins said that could be part of the K-12 career development program. Ms. Hamilton suggested engaging the arts community as well. She said banners or posters could also be put on City buses. Councilors expressed support of this strategy. Strategy IV: Support the expansion and coordination of life-long learning opportunities through PVCC, CATEC and the Adult Learning Center, such as GED training, workforce development training and ESL Responding to a question from Ms. Hamilton, Ms. Atkins said the Adult Learning Center is currently located in the Legal Aid building, but they are looking for space. Ms. Hamilton suggesting putting the U. Va. Center for Excellence on the list. Mr. Lynch suggested housing the Adult Education Center at Jefferson School for as long as we can. Mr. O’Connell said that the Schools have proposed a community based committee, where they would take the lead, to deal with the impact of refugees on the community. Mr. Lynch suggested having a refugee center to supplement services they are getting in the schools. Dr. Brown recommended that input from the Social Services Department or Advisory Board be sought about the refugee committee, and he asked Mr. Norris, a member of the Advisory Board, to take the issue to the Board. Ms. Hamilton recommended that the City and Schools jointly develop a charge and composition for the committee. Dr. Brown said he is comfortable with the existing language. Mr. Lynch said he thinks the goal should be to have the first committee meeting by March 1, 2007 and a major intervention in place by September of 2007, and Ms. Atkins said that is reasonable. Councilors expressed support of this strategy.