Explanation
It is a priority of Columbus City Council to identify opportunities to support various jobs growth initiatives that enhance the well-being of Columbus residents.
Columbus City Council has identified $20,625.00 in the Jobs Growth subfund which it intends to expend in support of the students participating in the Cristo Rey Columbus High School Work-Study Program in exchange for services the students will provide to Council through that Program.
Cristo Rey Columbus High School employs an innovative Professional Work-Study Program in which students work five full days a month in the professional offices of businesses to fund a significant portion of the cost of their education, gain job experience, grow in self-confidence and realize the relevance of their education.
The Professional Work-Study Program is a proven business model designed to provide entry-level employee services to help businesses, nonprofits, and governmental agencies meet their bottom line. In this model, a team of four students fills the entry-level clerical functions of one full-time work-study position.
Through this service contract, Columbus City Council will reap the benefits of motivated, enthusiastic young workers, a diversified workforce, and the ability to positively impact young people in our community.
Cristo Rey Columbus serves economically disadvantaged students exclusively. Enrollment in the program affords students a college-preparatory education to which they would not otherwise have access while also gaining valuable job and life experience.
Fiscal Impact: Funding for this ordinance is available within the Jobs Growth subfund.
Title
To authorize Columbus City Council to enter into a contract with Cristo Rey Columbus High School Work-Study Program; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $20,625.00 from the Jobs Growth subfund. ($20,625.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is a priority of Columbus City Council to identify opportunities to support various job...
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