Department: Juvenile Probation
Department Head/Elected Official: Henry Gonzales, Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): Director of Workforce Development Funding
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Work Texas Training Center
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): NA
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): NA
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to accept from WorkTexas grant funds in the amount of $79,726.40, with a discretionary match of $36,150, for the FY 2023 WorkTexas Training Center Program, and extend the associated position to October 14, 2023.
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Background and Discussion:
Work Texas Training Center (Work Texas) has awarded the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD) $79,726.40 to fund one full-time equivalent Director of Workforce Development for the period of October 15, 2022 through October 14, 2023. The Department will pay for fringe benefits in the amount of $36,150.00. The position will assist HCJPD through its Education Transition Center in locating employment and creating career opportunities for youth who are court-involved. Work Texas provided funding for this position in 2020 and 2021.
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 court-involved. The goal is to provide strategic planning and guidance Executive Management and staff in all areas of HCJPD's implementation of youth vocational and employment programs.
Alternative Options: NA
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Oppor...
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