Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with New Directions Career Center, to provide services to empower women in transition to achieve self-sufficiency, for a twelve-month period for a total amount of $36,000.00.
The New Directions program, which works in concert with the Center’s other services to empower women in transition, is offered as a 16-Day Comprehensive Program (82 hours) or a 10-Day Accelerated Program (51 hours). This signature program, designed exclusively for women, empowers participants to change their lives with holistic support and expert career guidance. New Directions participants will: explore career options that match their interests and values; identify and overcome barriers to meaningful employment; increase confidence and wellness in all areas of life; create a realistic, achievable plan for change; and develop networking and self-marketing skills.
This funding will allow the process to continue much needed services.
Emergency action is necessary to avoid causing interruptions in the delivery of program services.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for this expenditure is allocated from the Job Growth Subfund of the General Fund ($36,000).
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To approve the funding request of New Directions Career Center seeking financial assistance to address a human service need pursuant to Columbus City Code; to authorize the Director of Development to execute a grant agreement with New Directions Career Center to provide services to empower women in transition to achieve self-sufficiency; to appropriate $36,000.00 in the General Fund, Job Growth Subfund; to authorize the expenditure of $36,000.00 from the Job Growth Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($36,000.00)
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WHEREAS, New Directions Career Center has submitted a funding request seeking financial assistance from the Jobs Growth Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Development desires to ...
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