Department: Juvenile Probation
Department Head/Elected Official: Henry Gonzales, Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): WRKTX_GY25
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Work Texas Training Center
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to accept from WorkTexas grant funds in the amount of $86,333, with a discretionary match of $38,557, for the FY 2025 WorkTexas Training Center Program, and extend the associated position to October 14, 2025.
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Background and Discussion:
Work Texas Training Center (Work Texas) has awarded the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
(HCJPD) $86,333.15 to fund one full-time equivalent Director of Workforce Development Director Position for the period of Oct 15, 2024 through October 14, 2025. The Department will pay for fringe benefits, as has been done historically ($38,556.69). The position will assist HCJPD through its Opportunity Center (TOC), formerly known as The Education Transition Center (ETC) in locating employment and creating career opportunities for youth who are justice involved. Work Texas has provided funding for this position since October, 2020. The funds must be used specifically for the designated purpose by November 30, 2025.
Expected Impact:
The Director of Workforce Development (Director) will serve as the HCJPD single point of contact for youth related vocational training and employment programs. The Director shall provide day-to-day oversight of vocational training and employment programs, and work with the community and employers to eliminate barriers to employment and hire youth who are justice-involved. The goal is to provide strategic planning and guidance, executive management and staff in ...
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