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120 <br />County seat. Employers across the top sectors, and especially those that are a destination <br />location or part of a larger logistics chain such as manufacturing, depend on well- <br />functioning roads and transportation system and amenities. <br />Describe any major changes that may have an economic impact, such as <br />planned local or regional public or private sector investments or initiatives that <br />have affected or may affect job and business growth opportunities during the <br />planning period. Describe any needs for workforce development, business <br />support or infrastructure these changes may create. <br />Santa Ana continues to be directly impacted by the Orange County and metro-region’s <br />economic conditions and changes. <br />Three primary trends that are impacting the region’s economy are as follows: <br />1.Technological advances, such as social media, e-commerce, and automation, are <br />currently disrupting many traditional industries. <br />2.A surging housing market representing tremendous economic growth while <br />simultaneously creating affordability concerns for many residents. <br />3.Near record-low unemployment rates and significant employment growth in <br />traditional and emerging industry sectors. <br />How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to <br />employment opportunities in the jurisdiction? <br />An estimated 41 percent of Santa Ana’s population aged 18-64 has some post-secondary <br />education, 26 percent of whom have some college or an Associate degree. Generally, the <br />skills and education of the current workforce correspond to the employment opportunities <br />in Santa Ana. Table 35 indicates that the number of workers exceeds the available jobs in <br />the following industry sectors: Agriculture, Mining, Oil & Gas, Arts, Entertainment, <br />Accommodations, Construction, Information, Manufacturing, Other Services, Professional, <br />Scientific, Management, Retail Trade, and Transportation and Warehousing. Most. <br />Additionally, most of the working population in Santa Ana travels less than 30 minutes to <br />work. <br />Describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those supported by <br />Workforce Investment Boards, community colleges and other organizations. <br />Describe how these efforts will support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan. <br />There are many workforce training initiatives available to qualified Santa Ana residents. <br />The Orange County Workforce Development Board (OCWDB) together with the County <br />Board of Supervisors oversees regional economic development activities and programs, <br />including OC Workforce Solutions. <br />EXHIBIT 1