Explanation
This ordinance authorizes a grant agreement in the amount of $16,000 between Columbus City Council and Sinclair Media II for sponsorship of the WSYX ABC 6’s Job Boot Camps.
The intent of Job Boot Camp is to prepare professionals to achieve their career goals and to discover opportunities with companies locally. ABC 6 will provide workshops and on-site guided professional mentors, promoting job education and skill training to enhance opportunities for professionals to achieve their career goals in today’s job market. Workshop sessions include:
• Networking Basics - It’s Who You Know!
• LinkedIn Professionals
• Hidden Jewels In A Steady Job Market
• Managing Your Personal Budget - Credit Score The Deal Breaker!
• De-stress When Seeking A New Career
• Professional Appearance - It Matters!
• Professional Skills - Introduction to Microsoft
• Know Your Worth - Motivation To Fuel Your Confidence
Sponsorship of this event aligns with Columbus City Council’s priority of promoting opportunities for job creation, workforce development, and technology integration.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available in the general fund, Jobs Growth subfund.
Emergency action is requested due to the time-sensitive deadlines of event sponsorship.
Title
To authorize a grant agreement between Columbus City Council and Sinclair Media II for sponsorship of the WSYX ABC 6 Job Boot Camps; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure of $16,000.00 from the Jobs Growth subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($16,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, in 2009, WSYX ABC 6 hosted its first Job Boot Camp; and
WHEREAS, it is a top priority of Columbus City Council to support efforts that enhance regional job creation, workforce development, and technology integration; and
WHEREAS, in 2017, 183 employers and over 1,700 attendees participated in the Job Boot Camp events; and
WHEREAS, City Council will again participate at the Job Boot Camps by coordinating and staffing a computer resource ba...
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