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Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for funds, in an amount of up to $50,000, from the Saint Paul Foundation for Right Track, the City’s Youth Employment and Training Program for program year 2026.
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WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation is prepared to apply for grant funds from the Saint Paul Foundation for Right Track, the City’s Youth Employment Program; and
WHEREAS, the grant funds, if awarded, will provide additional support for youth working in Right Track through general operations funds; and
WHEREAS, the mission of Right Track is to connect Saint Paul youth and young adults with meaningful work experience, training, and career exploration opportunities so they are prepared to thrive and prosper; and
WHEREAS, nearly 150 corporations and community partners, including City departments, work in partnership with the Department of Parks and Recreation to provide these work experiences for young people through Right Track; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Right Track program has a public purpose; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the City Council of Saint Paul hereby authorizes the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for grant funds from the Saint Paul Foundation for Right Track, the City’s Youth Employment Program for program year 2026.