Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Gulf Coast Workforce Board
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement between Harris County and the Gulf Coast Workforce Board, acting through its affiliate Workforce Solutions, to support Harris County's efforts to recruit, hire, and retain a skilled workforce for critical public services.
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Background and Discussion: To support job growth and economic development in Harris County, Workforce Solutions will assist Harris County with employment services, including job posting support and related referrals, applicant screening, hosting job fairs, providing on-the-job training and work experience, and sharing labor market information. This no cost agreement complements Harris County's broader workforce development efforts, including the Apprenticeship Advantage program.
Expected Impact:
This agreement creates opportunities to support job growth and talent pipeline development within Harris County. Workers will be provided the opportunity of employment within a public sector employer and given the opportunity for professional development.
Alternative Options: N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 3. Make our economy more inclusive.
County Strategic Plan Objective: K: Provide workers with training and other supports (e.g. child care) to participate fully in ...
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