June 24, 2014
Status:
Open Agenda
Approve the Agreement between CareerSource Broward and The School Board of Broward County, Florida. The contract period is July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
The School Board of Broward County, Florida has been awarded a grant in the amount of $684,152 for the Innovative Concepts (iCon) Program funded by CareerSource Broward from federal WorkForce Investment Act (WIA) funds. The program will facilitate validated research-based strategies aimed at increasing student achievement and career options for youth by incorporating work readiness, entrepreneurship, financial literacy skills, and life skills. The criteria for the program that will serve a total of 360 students who are: 1) between the ages of 16 and 19 years old; 2) economically disadvantaged and have at least one barrier to employment; 3) have not completed high school or obtained a GED, and 4) in need of additional assistance to complete high school. The iCon Program has been in operation for three years, and will continue at the following schools: Blanche Ely, Boyd Anderson, Deerfield, Dillard, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale, McArthur, Piper, Plantation, South Broward, and Stranahan High Schools. The iCon Program will partner with Helping Abused Neglected Disadvantaged Youth (HANDY) and Junior Achievement (JA). These partners will work in the schools with our students to provide instruction in entrepreneurship, financial literacy skills, and life skills.
This Agreement No. 2014-2015-CR-2335-iCon has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.
There is a positive financial impact of $684,152 to the District. The source of funds is the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA). There is no additional financial impact to the District.
Requested Action
Approve the Agreement between CareerSource Broward and The School Board of Broward County, Florida. The contract period is July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
Summary
The School Board of Broward County, Florida has been awarded a grant in the amount of $684,152 for the Innovative Concepts (iCon) Program funded by CareerSource Broward from federal WorkForce Investment Act (WIA) funds. The program will facilitate validated research-based strategies aimed at increasing student achievement and career options for youth by incorporating work readiness, entrepreneurship, financial literacy skills, and life skills. The criteria for the program that will serve a total of 360 students who are: 1) between the ages of 16 and 19 years old; 2) economically disadvantaged and have at least one barrier to employment; 3) have not completed high school or obtained a GED, and 4) in need of additional assistance to complete high school. The iCon Program has been in operation for three years, and will continue at the following schools: Blanche Ely, Boyd Anderson, Deerfield, Dillard, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale, McArthur, Piper, Plantation, South Broward, and Stranahan High Schools. The iCon Program will partner with Helping Abused Neglected Disadvantaged Youth (HANDY) and Junior Achievement (JA). These partners will work in the schools with our students to provide instruction in entrepreneurship, financial literacy skills, and life skills.
This Agreement No. 2014-2015-CR-2335-iCon has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.
School Board Goals
| Goal 1: High Quality Instruction |
Financial Impact
There is a positive financial impact of $684,152 to the District. The source of funds is the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA). There is no additional financial impact to the District.
Source of Additional Information
Enid Valdez 754-321-8444
Associated File Attachments
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iCon Executive Summary (Files) | |
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iCon Agreement (Files) | |
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Executed Complete Copy (Files) |