REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Recognition of the Recipients of the Silicon Valley Power Sustainable Futures Scholarship Program in Partnership with Mission College
Report
BACKGROUND
On June 7, 2022, the City of Santa Clara City Council unanimously approved the Silicon Valley Power Sustainable Futures Scholarship Fund (SVPSF) aimed at providing scholarships to future leaders in sustainability, clean energy, and related fields. The goal of the program is to develop a pipeline of strong, diverse future leaders in sustainability and clean energy sectors.
The innovative, five-year program with Mission College is funded by a $125,000 grant from Silicon Valley Power (SVP) and is designed to expose students to skill sets that allow them to compete for emerging green jobs. The skill requirements in the green jobs sector are expanding rapidly, particularly in the Bay Area, where energy, sustainability and climate drivers are leading the way in accelerating this field. Selected students use the funds to attend and receive advanced opportunities at Mission College. Selected students will use the funds to attend and receive advanced opportunities at Mission College.
DISCUSSION
On May 27, 2025, the City Council will recognize the following SVP Sustainable Futures Program scholarship recipients:
1. Adrienne De Fanti, Marine Biology - continuing at Mission College
2. Duc Nguyen, Nuclear Engineering - transferring to UC Berkeley
3. Tanner Ngo, Environmental Science - transferring to UC Berkeley
4. Phuong Bao Ngoc Nguyen, Public Relations - continuing at Mission College
5. Hoang Oanh Le, Social Work
6. An Chi Pham , Business Analytics
7. Jissel Alvarez, Communication and Environmental Studies - continuing at Mission College
8. Paulina Valencia, Vocational Nursing
9. Hieu Pham, Social Work - continuing at Mission College
10. Vincent Herrera, Computer Networking/Cybersecurity - transferring to Western Governors University
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an informative report only and no action is being taken by the City Council and no environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this project was authorized on June 7, 2022, under Council item 22-655 and funds are budgeted in SVP's Electric Utility Fund in the advertising and community promotion operating budget.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
Staff
Reviewed by: Aimee Escobar, Management Analyst, City Manager’s Office
Approved by: Jovan D. Grogan, City Manager