Title
Authorizing an increase in the Department of Parks and Recreation Grant Fund in the amount of $675,000 a year for two years, to reflect grant funds received from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for Right Track, the City’s Youth Employment Program, entering into a grant agreement detailing the requirements of said grant (which includes an indemnification clause) and amending the Department of Parks and Recreation Grant Fund to reflect said funds to support the Right Track program.
Body
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department is prepared to accept grant funds from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for Right Track, the City’s Youth Employment Program; and,
WHEREAS, the grant funds will provide wages for youth working in summer jobs and internships with Right Track; and
WHEREAS, the grant funds will provide enhanced training opportunities for youth working in summer jobs and internships with Right Track; and
WHEREAS, the grant funds will provide additional support for youth working in Right Track through the hiring of job coaches; and,
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for Right Track grant funds require that the Department of Parks and Recreation enter into a grant agreement, which includes an indemnification clause; 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, 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; ...
Click here for full text