Title
Charlotte Douglas International Airport Opportunity Scholarship
Action
Action:
A. Approve a one year contract with Central Piedmont Community College for the Aviation Department to gift the proceeds of Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s Runway 5K Run for the creation of Charlotte Douglas International Airport Opportunity Scholarship, and
B. Authorize the Aviation Director to renew the contract for one year terms consistent with the City’s business needs for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, Aviation
Explanation
§ The Charlotte Douglas International Airport Opportunity Scholarship (Scholarship) will provide financial assistance to students who are enrolling in an associate’s degree at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC).
§ As part of the Scholarship, each student will receive tuition payment, school supplies, including a notebook computer, and the opportunity for a paid summer internship at the Airport between their first and second year of study.
§ The Aviation Department is participating in the Opportunity Scholarship Program to develop the workforce for Aviation, and create economic opportunities in Charlotte. The program will benefit students who are graduates of CMS high schools on the west side of Mecklenburg County and Title I eligible.
§ The CPCC Foundation will oversee management of the Scholarship to include providing an annual report to the City for review purposes.
§ The Aviation Department estimates the proceeds to be approximately $20,000 annually.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Operating Budget