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Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept a donation, in the amount of $1,000, from Blaze Credit Union for Right Track, the City’s Youth Employment Program for the 2026 training program.
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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, one of the strategic initiatives of Right Track is to develop work-readiness curricula that incorporates social and emotional learning, performance feedback, and financial empowerment; and
WHEREAS, nearly 150 corporations and community partners, including City departments, work in partnership with the Parks and Recreation Department to provide these work experiences for young people through Right Track; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department is prepared to accept donated funds from Blaze Credit Union for Right Track, the City’s Youth Employment Program; and
WHEREAS, funds will provide enhanced training experiences for youth working in summer jobs and internships with Right Track; and
WHEREAS, funds will provide snacks for youth working in summer jobs and internships who attend trainings with Right Track; and
WHEREAS, said funds are already included in the budget; 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 accept said funds from Blaze Credit Union for Right Track, the City’s Youth Employment Program, and thanks Blaze Credit Union for its generous donation.