Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with A Seat At Our Table in support of the WorkSpace program. A Seat At Our Table is a local not-for-profit organization, and WorkSpace is a professional development, career accelerator program for Gen Z and Millennial Black women and women of color.
This grant will expand the WorkSpace program. WorkSpace is an 8-month professional development program for Black Gen Z and Millennial women in Central Ohio. Through in-person and virtual programming along with access to mentors, peer networks and job opportunities, WorkSpace provides women of color professionals with the resources and support networks needed to attain higher-paying jobs and advance their careers. Up to $3,500.00 of food and non-alcoholic beverages expenses are authorized under this grant agreement for the monthly sessions and associated WorkSpace events.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available within the Job Growth subfund.
Title
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with A Seat At Our Table in support of the WorkSpace program and to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Job Growth subfund. ($15,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, Columbus City Council seeks to promote policies and programs that support economic stability and that engage partners to serve the evolving needs of Columbus’ diverse population; and
WHEREAS, WorkSpace prioritizes career advancement for young women of color by providing skills, networks, mentors, allies, and strategies that equip them to succeed; and
WHEREAS, It is necessary to authorize the City Clerk to enter into this agreement to support programming for the career advancement of young women of color; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized to enter into a grant agreement with A Seat At Our Table in support of the WorkSpace program.
SECTION 2. That the City Auditor is he...
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