Summer Youth Enrichment Program ...
Hyattsville City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: December 19, 2016 Submitted by: Joseph Solomon, W5 Submitting Department: Legislative Item Type: Legislative Agenda Section: Consent Items (8:25 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.) SUBJECT Hyattsville Youth@Work/Summer Youth Enrichment Program Partnership Motion # 98-12-FY17 Recommendation: I move that the Mayor and Council authorize the City Administrator (and/or her designee) to negotiate a memorandum of understanding with Prince George’s County Offi ce of Human Resources, Recruitment, Examination and Classification Division on agreeable terms for Hyattsville to serve as a host site for the Prince George’s County Youth@Work/Summer Youth Enrichment Program (SYEP). Sponsor(s): Solomon ATTACHMENTS Staff Comments on Youth at Work_12-5-2016.docx Cover Page Youth at Work.pdf Summary Background: The Prince George’s County Youth@Work/Summer Youth Enrichment Program (SYEP) provides an opportunity for young people across the County to participate in career development, life-skills training and summer employment opportunities. This robust and exciting initiative is a collaboration between Prince George’s Community College, Greater Prince George's County Business Roundtable, Prince George's County Chamber of Commerce, Public George's County Public Schools, The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and Prince George’s County Government. As stakeholders of the greater Prince George’s County community, we pledge and are committed to providing quality and enriching opportunities for our youth! The Prince George's County Youth@Work/SYEP Program has several components. Job Readiness Training prepares youth for job success. County youth are strongly encouraged to register for Youth@Work/SYEP job readiness training, offered in partnership with the Prince George's Community College and Prince George's County Public Schools. Participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program and have priority placement for summer employment positions Next Steps: The Department of Community Services has completed the application process. Once approved, the staff is prepared to negotiate an MOU for participation. The Council discussed this item on December 5, 2016 and recommended providing authorization for staff to negotiate an MOU if the City's application is approved.
Fiscal Impact: None- No cost program City Administrator Comments: Recommend Support. The Community Services Staff submit an application for participation with the County. If approved, and upon mutual agreement w/ the County on program guidelines, and upon legal review, we will sign and execute an MOU for participation. Community Engagement: Conducted an initial discussion with Director Rollow of the City of Hyattsville, and Program Specialist for Youth@Work. Community Services followed-up by submitting an application for participation consideration. If approved, outreach to the community, residents and schools will be made as appropriate. Strategic Goals: Goal 5: Partnerships & Diversity Legal Review Required? TBD
Fiscal Impact: None- No cost program City Administrator Comments: Recommend Support. The Community Services Staff submit an application for participation with the County. If approved, and upon mutual agreement w/ the County on program guidelines, and upon legal review, we will sign and execute an MOU for participation. Community Engagement: Conducted an initial discussion with Director Rollow of the City of Hyattsville, and Program Specialist for Youth@Work. Community Services followed-up by submitting an application for participation consideration. If approved, outreach to the community, residents and schools will be made as appropriate. Strategic Goals: Goal 5: Partnerships & Diversity Legal Review Required? TBD
