Title
Recommended Uses for American Rescue Plan Act Funds - HIRE Charlotte
Action
Action:
A. Approve the use of up to $9,100,000 from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund for HIRE Charlotte implementation recommendations, as follows:
* Up to $1,500,000 for HIRE Charlotte employer/job seeker connect platform and career navigators program,
* Up to $4,600,000 for technical skills training,
* Up to $1,000,000 for essential skills modular curriculum,
* Up to $2,000,000 for reskilling opportunities, and
B. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute any necessary contracts and agreements related to these recommendations.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Tracy Dodson, City Manager's Office
Explanation
* These actions authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute any necessary contracts or agreements for the following recommended allocations of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) funding provided by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021:
* Up to $1,500,000 for HIRE Charlotte employer/job seeker connect platform and career navigators program,
* Support the development of an employer/job seeker connect community website and hubs, including career navigators in the Corridors of Opportunity, providing job opportunities, training, and resources to residents.
* Up to $4,600,000 for technical skills training,
* Fund target industry training & development, apprenticeships, RENEW expansion, and housing/workforce grant opportunity.
* Up to $1,000,000 for essential skills modular curriculum,
* Support universal certification including communication, employability, and digital skills.
* Up to $2,000,000 for reskilling opportunities,
* Fund efforts to partner with employers to provide training for future jobs.
* The proposed uses in this Request for Council Action are to respond to the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency and have been reviewed for compliance with the U.S. Treasury Depar...
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