Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) to enter into contract with the Workforce Development Board in support of youth summer opportunities and workforce development through the LEAD-US program. This ordinance also authorizes an appropriation to ODI within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund in support of program management expenses to administer the program.
Leaders in Education to Advance a Diverse Columbus (LEAD-US), aims to serve 30 Columbus youths from diverse backgrounds and neighborhoods across the capital city. The program goals are to encourage participants to be productive citizens, increase workforce development skills, and create an environment that fosters positive mentorship.
The summer youth program will not only introduce students to meaningful careers, within city government, but also allow a hands-on experience. LEAD-US will also partner with local businesses and organizations, while putting an emphasis on community service and community involvement.
Participants in the five-week program will shadow a working professional at least one day out of the week. Next, they will attend professional development sessions, including “Dress for Success,” “Are You Being Too Social,” and “Interviewing Skills.”
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 2018.
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To authorize the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to enter into contract with the Workforce Development Board in support of the LEAD-US program; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Iniatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($78,000.00)
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WHEREAS, in spring of 2017, Councilmember Jaiza Page convened the Capital FocUS citizen focus group, the goal of which was to solicit proposals to raise the standard for th...
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