Item B: LCC Downtwon Center Project-and att's A-D

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graduated found employment in jobs related to their LCC training within nine months. LCC reports that its full-time enrollment grew by 15.7% last year and growth is expected to continue as displaced workers return to college to train for the new economy and as high school graduates seek a quality and affordable post-secondary education. LCC’s programs will have the ability to expand in the downtown building to meet this growing demand. Therefore, more people will benefit from these programs that advance skills, improve salaries and wages, and develop businesses. The living laboratory aspect of the building for the Energy Management Program will further the national reputation of LCC’s Energy Management program and attract even more students to this already desirable field. Of the LCC students graduating from the energy programs, 90% find employment within three months of graduation and earn an annual salary between $48,000 and $50,000. The cultivation of a significant labor pool of highly-trained energy management specialists is in Eugene’s best interest. The presence of these programs and the skilled graduates that the program produces will be assets in attracting new, green industries to Eugene and in advancing the sustainability of our existing businesses. Indirect Economic Impacts: The extensive hours of operation will create both daytime and evening activity at a key intersection of downtown. Economic opportunities for current and future downtown businesses will be created as students, employees, and visitors support restaurants, retail, services and cultural venues. Z:\CMO\2010 Council Agendas\M100125\S100125B-and att's A-D.doc