Primary Department: Juvenile Probation
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Henry Gonzales
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable): WINDOT_GY27
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable):
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 10%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Rate is not 0% and is listed above.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to submit an application to the US Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration for grant funds in the amount of $999,200.00, with no required match, for the FY 2025 FAA Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
HCJPD is seeking funding from the FAA to implement a workforce development program for underserved and justice involved youth exploring drone career paths. The purpose of the program is to attract future aircraft pilots or unmanned aircraft systems operators to the aviation industry throughout the United States and U.S. territories. This program is designed to introduce justice involved youth to the expanding field of drone technology. Through this initiative, we aim to train 16 current HCJPD staff members to educate students about drones, provide hands-on experience, and expose them to emerging career opportunities in industries such as construction, public safety, real estate, entertainment, and environmental monitoring.
Expected Impact:
As an organization dedicated to empowering underserved youth through education and workforce development, we recognize the need for innovative career paths for justice involved youth. Many of these young individuals face limited acc...
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