STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Economic and Neighborhood Vitality
AGENDA DATE: September 13, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: Office of Business Diversity
EXECUTIVE: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
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SUBJECT
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Authorize an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas College, for the period of September 14, 2023 through December 31, 2024, with two (2) one-year renewal options, approved as to form by the City Attorney, to provide workforce training of electrical vehicle repair and/or electrical vehicle charging station technicians - Not to exceed $250,000.00 - Financing: General Fund
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BACKGROUND
The Small Business Center seeks to partner with Dallas College to provide training for the installation and maintenance of electric vehicle charging stations technicians and electric vehicle technicians to residents in the City of Dallas. The City believes that Dallas College has demonstrated a history of successful service delivery to populations that is aligned with best practice models. Dallas College has agreed to provide 100% in matching funds for this program.
Dallas College will provide all instructional content and support including the training location, curriculum development, training equipment and supplies, and the instructor. Dallas College will complete and maintain documentation to verify that the services were provided and to whom they were provided.
Programming will provide the below core components:
• Job readiness-Dallas College will either directly offer or through partnerships offer appropriate employment preparation training, including but not limited to time management, interview skills and interpersonal communication.
• Dallas College will provide workforce skill training for electrical vehicle charging station installation and maintenance technician certification and electric vehicle technician certification.
• Employer partnerships and commitments-Dallas College will utilize its established relationships with one or more employers in the industry to place participants.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
The Workforce, Education, and Equity Committee will be briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on September 11, 2023.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Fund |
FY 2023 |
FY 2024 |
Future Years |
General Fund |
$250,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |