Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Columbus Urban League in support of the organization’s Building Futures and Driving Futures training programs.
Building Futures and Driving Futures are workforce development programs administered by the Columbus Urban League in partnership with the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council. The programs benefit residents who have been traditionally underserved, underemployed, or economically disadvantaged and creates paths to the middle class.
Building Futures is a 12-week program that provides the skills necessary to begin a career in the region’s booming construction industry. No experience in the construction industry is necessary or required to apply. This career pathway will provide participants with a great starting wage, health benefits, and retirement benefits. Successful conclusion of the Building Futures program provides a pathway to a registered apprenticeship program in a wide variety of affiliated trades.
Driving Futures is an 8-week program through which previously incarcerated and underemployed people receive training and career placement after earning their Class A Commercial Driver’s License. This program helps fill critically needed positions while creating true economic mobility for participants. After the 8-week program, drivers embark on a career with one of many affiliated trades employers - all providing a great starting wage, health, and retirement benefits.
This grant agreement will support the continued renovation of the Building Futures and Driving Futures training facility, including a technical classroom for Building Futures and a traditional classroom for Driving Futures. A dedicated training space for participants and staff will allow for the highest level of training with advanced technology and innovative instructional delivery.
Emergency action is necessary to ensure the timely funding is available for the provis...
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