Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contracts with the Central Ohio Workforce Investment Corporation (COWIC) and Dress For Success to provide those services as described below. These funds will support program activities for a twelve-month period for a total amount of $115,000.00.
This legislation represents programs funded following the Department of Development’s application process and application and evaluation process for Jobs Growth Fund assistance. The legislation targets agencies that will provide help to families and households through educational activities, employment activities, career development for women and workplace and technology skills for youth. In addition, the City supports programs and activities so that the greater population is assured access to other community assistance. This funding will allow the process to continue much needed services. Programs funded under this ordinance include:
COWIC - $100,000.00
Funds will support south side outreach and recruitment efforts into COWIC services, including the Jobs Mobile and assessment of local employer workforce needs.
Dress for Success - $15,000.00
Funds to provide clothing and career development services for low income women.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the appropriation and expenditure of $115,000.00 from the Jobs Growth Fund for this purpose.
Title
To authorize the appropriation of $115,000.00 from the Jobs Growth Fund to the Department of Development; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into contracts with the Central Ohio Workforce Investment Corporation and Dress For Success to provide support for critical workforce development programs; to authorize the expenditure of $115,000.00 from the Jobs Growth Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($115,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Central Ohio Workforce Investment Corporation and Dress For Success have submitted appl...
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