ACTION REQUESTED:
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Communication from the City Manager and Economic Development Department with a Request to APPROVE Revisions to the JOBS TRAINING PROGRAM.
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BACKGROUND: On September 12, 2017 City Council approved the allocation of $50,000 for job training programs in the South Village TIF (SVTIF) and additionally approved the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for service providers and employers to administer job training programs in the South Village TIF (SVTIF). A total of five (5) proposals were received: Gifts in the Moment (gitm) Foundation, Peoria Public Schools District 150, Tri-County Urban League, ELITE and METEC. The total request of SV TIF funds for job training programs was $199,258. An overview of the individual programs are included below:
Gifts in the Moment (gitm) Foundation:
Urban Agriculture Apprenticeship Program
* Occupational skills training in agriculture.
* Adult apprentices will learn agriculture practices, develop sound business planning skills and have greater opportunities to create agriculture micro businesses.
* 10-22 adults
Peoria Public Schools District 150:
Pre-Apprenticeship Program/Nursing
* Occupational skills training in healthcare.
* Peoria Public School high school students will learn medical vocational proficiencies through class room instruction and on the job training. Unity Point, OSF, Peoria City County Health Department and Heartland Health Services will provide on the job training, job shadowing, and internship opportunities.
* 22 high school students
Tri-County Urban League:
Job Readiness and Placement Program
* Career pathway exploration, job readiness training, and career placement in high growth sectors (i.e. manufacturing, logistics)
* Post-secondary education referrals to ICC for occupational skills certificates and training.
* 25 adults
ELITE:
Re-entry Job Readiness Program
* Soft skills training for ex-offenders.
* Key program components include employee etiquette, life skills, resume ...
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