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Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with the Quality of Life Foundation for job placement and training services in the amount of $97,500 for the Emerging Leader Summer Internship Program.
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Austin Public Health
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $97,500 is available from the Quality of Life Foundation to reimburse expenses in the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Austin Public Health Operating Budget.
Prior Council Action:
June 14, 2018 - Council approved Ordinance No.20180614 -033 authorizing negotiation and execution of an agreement with the Quality of Life Foundation for job placement and training services, and accepting and appropriating grant funds from the Quality of Life Foundation for the Emerging Leader Summer Internship Program, on an 11-0 vote.
For More Information:
Stephanie Hayden, Director, 512-972-5010; Donna Sundstrom, Assistant Director, Austin Public Health, 512-972-5038; Dr. Chiquita Eugene, Youth & Family Services/Youth Initiatives Administrator 512-972-5004; Lucy Thompson, Agenda Coordinator 512-972-5045.
Additional Backup Information:
The Emerging Leader Summer Internship Program (ELSIP) is a program that offers internship opportunities to youth between the ages 15-18. The Youth & Family Services Division currently located within the Austin Public Health Department is partnering with the Quality of Life Foundation to provide funds for the ELSIP program. These funds will be used to employ the youth. The Youth & Family Services/Youth Initiatives Office will provide the workforce training necessary to prepare the students to enter the workforce. Youth & Family Services/Youth Initiatives Office has received these funds every year beginning 2013.
Program Background
The Emerging Leaders Summer Internship Program is an initiative from the U.S. Conference of Mayors and their financial partner, Bank of America.
Bank of America provides funds to cities to create summer youth employment opportuni...
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