Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis, Commissioner
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
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 for approval to authorize stipends up to $6,000 for interns in the Harris County Leadership Internship Program in Harris County Precinct One.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Leadership Internship Program (HCLIP), led by Commissioner Rodney Ellis <https://www.hcp1.net/CommissionerEllis>, connects young adults interested in leadership development, community, and public service to career opportunities. HCLIP is designed for young people aged 18 and over who are pursuing post-secondary opportunities and are interested in leadership and public service. Through HCLIP, students immerse themselves in local government programs, policies, and issues as they build professional skills for their future careers. The Office Commissioner Rodney Ellis will make HCLIP a best-in-class summer internship program for public service.
HCLIP interns will serve as leaders in their community and contribute to placement offices and the community at large in the following ways:
• Increasing staff capacity for projects through intern placements.
• Ensuring that the workplace remains diverse by culture, race, and/or ethnicity in the public sector.
• Increasing student knowledge regarding public service careers and opportunities while developing the next generation of leaders.
HCLIP interns receive pay to increase accessibility to students of all backgrounds: however, participants also benefit from the learning experience host offices provide in a professional public service environment.
Expected Impact:
HCLIP interns receive a stipend that provides support for living expenses so that they can fully immerse themselves in the public service internship learning experience.
Alternative Options:
HCLIP interns do not receive appropriate pay and may have to secure secondary jobs for living expenses.
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 the local economy.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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Precinct(s): Precinct 1
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1000 - General Fund |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Anticipated Court Date: 4/16/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Erica Lee Carter, Policy Director
Attachments (if applicable): N/A