Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with the Workforce Development Board in support of youth summer opportunities and workforce development.
The Capital FocUS community group, convened by Councilmember Jaiza Page in the spring of 2017, solicited feedback from community members regarding the most effective and efficient use of discretionary funds by City Council. The recommendation from the group was for the provision of additional summer workforce development opportunities for youth residents. This ordinance will establish the Capital Leaders: Civic Engagement Summer Enrichment program, a new initiative to provide teens in grades 9-12 with mentorship, workforce development skills, and engagement in community projects.
The program aims to serve teens for five weeks. The program curriculum will include lessons on professional development, interviewing skills, civic engagement, financial literacy, and learning about different career opportunities. Participants will also go on group field trips and do volunteer activities throughout the city of Columbus. Each meeting will include breakfast, lunch, writing, reading, and professional development.
The contract with Workforce Development Board shall expire on August 31, 2017.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund.
Emergency action is requested in order to make funding available to immediately initiate the program for the duration of summer 2017.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with the Workforce Development Board in support of the Capital Leaders: Civic Engagement Summer Enrichment program; to transfer cash between the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund and the Recreation and Parks Operation and Extension fund; to authorize an appropriation within the Recreation and Parks Operation and Extension fund; to authorize an appropriatio...
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