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Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for a grant in the amount of $850,000 from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Minnesota Youth Workforce Development Competitive Grant program for the purpose of operating the Youth Job Corps Workforce Development project.
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WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation is requesting permission to apply for $850,000 in grant funds from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Minnesota Youth Workforce Development Competitive Grant program for the purpose of operating the Youth Job Corps workforce development project; and
WHEREAS, the goals for the grant are as follows: Provide work experience for economically disadvantaged or at-risk youth (ages 14 through 24); Promote mastery of work readiness competencies and 21st century skills as demonstrated through workplace portfolios and other assessments; Promote skill acquisition (academic and work readiness) through project-based instruction; Increase exposure to in-demand jobs important to regional economies; Provide high quality work sites and overall participant and employer satisfaction; and Support Saint Paul youth to be fully prepared to thrive in the 21st century; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation will recruit community partners for the project through an open Call For Partners in mid-December 2011; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul authorizes the Department of Parks and Recreation to apply for and, if awarded, accept these funds and authorizes the appropriate city empolyees to enter into any necessary grant agreements with the State of Minnesota.
Financial Analysis
See Attachment.