Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Juvenile Court
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): All Commission Districts
Request for Approval of Contract in the Amount Not to Exceed $125,000 with Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA)
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Information Contact: Keisha M. Jones, Grant Services Administrator
Phone Number: 404-294-2082
PURPOSE:
To consider approval of contract not to exceed $125,000 to provide occupational training and pre-apprenticeship opportunities for Juvenile Court’s YouthBuild program for youth in DeKalb County.
NEED/IMPACT:
In June 2021, The U.S. Department of Labor-Employment and Training Administration (DOL-ETA) awarded and the Board of Commissioner’s approved a grant for DeKalb County Juvenile Court in the amount of $949,811 to administer the YouthBuild program. The program is a community-based pre-apprenticeship program that provides job training and educational opportunities for at-risk youth ages 16-24.
This contract will provide the occupational training and pre-apprenticeship portion for youth enrolled in Juvenile Court’s YouthBuild program. Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA) provides training created to assist students acquire industry-certified credentials and skills that will translate into skilled labor in the construction industry.
The grant period for the contract is July 1, 2021-October 31, 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The grant awarded from the U.S. Department of Labor-Employment and Training Administration for the YouthBuild grant will provide funding for the contract. No cost will be incurred by the county.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the contract for Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA); 1940 The Exchange SE Ste 200, Atlanta, GA 30039; Amount not to Exceed $125,000; and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the contract and all associated documents.