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RESOLUTION OF THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000 TO PROVIDE PILOT PROGRAM TO THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN FOR AFTER-SCHOOL IN SKILLED VOCATIONAL AND CREDENTIALED TRAINING TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. JUSTICE EDUCATION CENTER OF 62 LASALLE ROAD #308 WEST HARTFORD CT WILL ACT AS THE SOLE SOURCE TO ADMINISTER THIS AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM CALLED CAREER PATHWAYS ELI WHITNEY AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM.
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WHEREAS, the City of New Haven Youth Services Department has been selected by the CT Department of Education to receive funds in the amount of $125,000.00 to provide a pilot program after-school in skilled vocational and credentialed training to high school students; and
WHEREAS, the City of New Haven recognizes that at-risk youth with limited resources and opportunities may require skills training in order to reduce the risk of involvement in inappropriate behaviors; and
WHEREAS, the City of New Haven Youth Services Department intends to continue to provide training opportunities for youth in the City of New Haven; and
WHEREAS, Career Pathway is managed by the Justice Education Center and is part of the City’s Youth State program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the New Haven Board of Alders:
The Youth Services Department acceptance of funds from the CT Department of Education as herein above described is approved; and
That the Mayor is authorized to execute said receipt of funding in the total amount of $125,000.00 between July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 and any revisions, amendments or modifications to said contract; and
Career Pathways is administered by Justice Education Center of 62 Lasalle Road #308 West Hartford, Connecticut.