June 19, 2007
Status:
Approve the proposed Agreement No. 2007-2008-CR-2333 for implementation of a Year Round In-School Youth (ISY) Program Making Positive Achievements with Career Training Program (MPACT).
The Year Round in School Youth Making Positive Achievements with Career Training Program (MPACT) Program provides youth with an employability skills / leadership training program that prepares students for paid, part-time public/private sector internships aligned with the students’ career interest and instructional program. Intensive case management, job coaching, and other supportive services are delivered to each student. This program will serve a minimum of 222 students who attend Blanche Ely, Boyd Anderson, Coconut Creek, Deerfield Beach, Dillard, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale, Hollywood Hills, McArthur, and Stranahan High Schools. Students must meet Workforce Investment Act (WIA) eligibility requirements and must be academically and economically disadvantaged or be in the state Foster Care System. Each student will be engaged in an intensive training program and transition into an internship for a maximum of 150 hours. WorkForce One will pay students at the prevailing minimum wage. Transportation assistance is provided through bus passes or gas cards.
The various WorkForce One funded programs all serve economically disadvantaged students, but the student selection criteria differ from program to program. The MPACT program serves eligible eleventh and twelfth grade students. The School District has operated programs with similar components since the 1997-98 school year. WorkForce One evaluates the program. All performance measures continuously meet or exceed the evaluation benchmarks. Performance measures include: enrollment of the required number of students who meet the WIA eligibility criteria, student participation in the internship component, attainment of a high school diploma and a transition to a positive postsecondary activity (employment, the military, or advanced training.
This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form by the School Board Attorney.
The financial impact is $427,492. The source of funds is WorkForce One. There is no additional financial impact to the District.
Requested Action
Approve the proposed Agreement No. 2007-2008-CR-2333 for implementation of a Year Round In-School Youth (ISY) Program Making Positive Achievements with Career Training Program (MPACT).
Summary
The Year Round in School Youth Making Positive Achievements with Career Training Program (MPACT) Program provides youth with an employability skills / leadership training program that prepares students for paid, part-time public/private sector internships aligned with the students’ career interest and instructional program. Intensive case management, job coaching, and other supportive services are delivered to each student. This program will serve a minimum of 222 students who attend Blanche Ely, Boyd Anderson, Coconut Creek, Deerfield Beach, Dillard, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale, Hollywood Hills, McArthur, and Stranahan High Schools. Students must meet Workforce Investment Act (WIA) eligibility requirements and must be academically and economically disadvantaged or be in the state Foster Care System. Each student will be engaged in an intensive training program and transition into an internship for a maximum of 150 hours. WorkForce One will pay students at the prevailing minimum wage. Transportation assistance is provided through bus passes or gas cards.
The various WorkForce One funded programs all serve economically disadvantaged students, but the student selection criteria differ from program to program. The MPACT program serves eligible eleventh and twelfth grade students. The School District has operated programs with similar components since the 1997-98 school year. WorkForce One evaluates the program. All performance measures continuously meet or exceed the evaluation benchmarks. Performance measures include: enrollment of the required number of students who meet the WIA eligibility criteria, student participation in the internship component, attainment of a high school diploma and a transition to a positive postsecondary activity (employment, the military, or advanced training.
This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form by the School Board Attorney.
School Board Goals
| Goal 1 - All students will achieve at their highest potential |
Financial Impact
The financial impact is $427,492. The source of funds is WorkForce One. There is no additional financial impact to the District.
Source of Additional Information
John Miracola 754-321-2647
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