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County Administrator's Report 12. 11.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	04/17/2018
Issue: Escambia County Summer Youth Employment Program
From:	Tonya Gant
Department:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Escambia County Summer Youth Employment Program - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services, Department Director

That the Board take the following action:

A. Approve the implementation of the Escambia County Summer Youth Employment Program to begin on May 28, 2018, through August 10, 2018, and the funding for Fiscal Year 2017-2018, in the amount of $312,310; and

B. Authorize the issuance of all related Purchase Orders associated with Fiscal Year 2017-2018.

[Funding source: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 130201, Account Code 53401]

BACKGROUND:

The Escambia County Summer Youth Employment Program promotes career development while providing on the job paid work experiences in various occupations throughout the departments of the Board of County Commissioners. Program participants, between the ages of 16 - 24 years old, will be able to work up to a maximum of 30 hours per week and will be paid at the state minimum wage rate of $8.25 (excluding temporary labor staffing service billable rate). One contracted part-time staff, via the temporary labor staffing service contract agreement, will be utilized to assist with conducting pre and post training sessions, work site monitoring and case management services. Program eligibility will be based on the following factors: must be and maintain county residency; provide documentation of school enrollment, if applicable; must have no felony convictions; must pass a criminal background screening, if 18yrs. and older or required by work site; and program application must be submitted by the deadline date. Participants will be required to complete an upfront mandatory job readiness preparatory classes, paid work experience at designated worksite, post-employment debriefing sessions and a evaluation which will culminate with an award ceremony for program completion.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funding source: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center 130201, and Account Code 53401.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The County Attorney's Office has reviewed and approved program processes and forms associated with this project.

PERSONNEL:

Neighborhood & Human Services Program staff with provide oversight of this program.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Board approval is required for implementation of this program.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Neighborhood & Human Services Department will implement this program in coordination with identified county departments.

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Summer Youth Employment Program