STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: March 8, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) the Upskilling Dallas Program in the City of Dallas to re-skill or up-skill City residents who have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and are members of an eligible low-or moderate-income household; (2) the City Manager to execute two interlocal agreements for a term of two years, approved as to form by the City Attorney, with Dallas College and Dallas County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center dba Metrocare Services for an amount not to exceed $125,000 per year, for a total not to exceed amount of $250,000 (subject to annual appropriations), respectively; and (3) the allocation of funds for the Upskilling Dallas Program(s) in a total amount not to exceed $500,000 - Not to exceed $500,000 - Financing: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
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BACKGROUND
These interlocal agreements will provide for an Upskilling Dallas Program. The City of Dallas Small Business Center has sought proposals from eligible entities through an open application process to deliver certified skills training, workforce training, and/or education for employment opportunities for eligible participants, with such training or opportunities leading to a living wage. Workforce training is focused on the current target labor market needs in Dallas including, targeted industries, such as advanced technical and advance learning programs, solar technician, advanced telecommunications, and advanced IT, FinTech advanced, manufacturing, biotechnology, electrical vehicle technician, alternative teacher certification, business services, or other industries with strong employment growth projections that result in a living-wage job ($15.21 per hour) for working-aged adults.
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