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Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County for job readiness training and summer employment for youth ages 14 to 21, for a term ending on September 30, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $1,049,588, with five extension options, each in an amount not to exceed $1,049,588, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $6,297,528, and Travis County will pay the City up to $435,108 for student wages. Funding: $614,480 is available in the Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget. Funding for the remainder of the agreement is contingent upon available funding in future budgets and continued partnership with Travis County.
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Austin Public Health.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $614,480 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget. Travis County will pay the City up to $435,108 annually. Funding for future extension options is contingent upon available funding in future budgets and continued partnership with Travis County.
For More Information:
Adrienne Sturrup, Director, 512-972-5167; Laura LaFuente, Assistant Director, 512-972-5077; Ashlee Kraus, Acting Social Services Agreements Administration Manager, 512-972-5044; Juanita Jackson, Business Process Consultant, 512-972-6163.
Additional Backup Information:
The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), in collaboration with public sector employers and community-based organizations, provides job readiness training and summer employment for youth ages 14 to 21.
SYEP is operated by Travis County and provides opportunities for youth development through meaningful work experiences that promote economic self-sufficiency, good citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. It places special emphasis on high-risk youth and youth with disabilities. Youth are trained in career exploration and job readiness skills, conflict resolution, personal health and environmental awareness, and other employment-re...
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