To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Pamela Coleman, GCCARD Director
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RE: Approval of an agreement between Genesee County, Genesee Area Focus Fund, and Genesee Chamber Foundation to provide summer employment opportunities for youth; this grant funded program will provide employment for 15 youth
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
The Genesee County Community Action Resource Department (GCCARD) requests authorization from this committee to accept a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Genesee Area Focus Fund (GAFF), Genesee Chamber Foundation (GCF), and Genesee County for the Summer Youth Initiative (SYI) program and expend awarded funds in an amount not to exceed $30,792, with a recommendation of approval by the full Genesee County Board of Commissioners at their next regularly scheduled meeting.
BACKGROUND:
The SYI MOU between GAFF, GCF, and Genesee County will allow GCCARD to engage up to 15 teens in professional experiences and employment for Summer 2025.
DISCUSSION:
The SYI award in an amount not to exceed $30,792 will be used to cover teens' wages as well as other employment costs.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
Human Resources will aid GCCARD in the onboarding process of each teen.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Budget detail is attached. No General Fund appropriation is required for this request.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
There will be no impact on Facilities and Operations.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
There will be no impact on Information Technology.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This memorandum conforms to Genesee County's priority of Inclusive, Collaborative Culture, and Community Growth by creating an opportunity for youth to gain experience from potential mentors in the workplace within GCCARD and Genesee County.
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TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of Cou...
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