More Silicon Valley healthcare professionals--including nurses and paramedics--are trained at Foothill College and De Anza College than anywhere else. Technical training programs have nearly 100% employment rates for graduates. More than one million students have attended the Foothill-De Anza Community College District since its founding.
 

Despite ongoing maintenance and facility improvements, aging college facilities are unable to accommodate classes and training that students need and the job market demands. Our colleges were built in 1957 and 1967 for 8,000 students but now serve more than 44,000 students. The student population will grow by at least another 2,000 students in the next five years.
 

Many classrooms do not meet current earthquake safety standards and many science labs have not been modernized since they were built almost a half-century ago. Electrical systems must be upgraded to handle technology. Lighting needs to be improved for increased safety and security.
 

Measure C will expand and improve local college facilities. Specifically, Measure C will:

Bring all classrooms and labs up to current earthquake standards
Make classrooms safe from asbestos and other hazards
Renovate and expand classrooms, libraries, science and computer labs
Upgrade wiring for technology
Install efficient heating and ventilation systems
Improve lighting for campus safety
Repair leaky roofs
Improve access for people with disabilities
Provide up-to-date technology now and in the future

Measure C requires mandatory annual audits and an independent Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee to review the use of all bond funds. All Measure C funds must stay in our community to benefit Foothill College and De Anza College.