Title
Authorization to Enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County Community College District for American Rescue Plan Act Workforce Program (Ordinance S-48163)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) to provide training, education and workforce navigation services to Phoenix residents enrolled in an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-eligible program with MCCCD colleges. The total agreement amount will not exceed $1.5 million over the life of the agreement. Further, request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
MCCCD’s Workforce and Economic Development Office will provide Phoenix residents with opportunities to advance in their careers while addressing barriers to accessing training and employment such as childcare and transportation. Training, education and workforce navigation services will be provided to Phoenix residents enrolled in an ARPA-eligible program at the Maricopa County Community Colleges.
Contract Term
The term of the contract will begin on or about Jan. 1, 2022, and end on Dec. 31, 2024.
Financial Impact
There is no impact to the General Fund. Funding is available through the City’s allocation of ARPA funding and is under the City’s Workforce Wraparound Tuition Assistance/Apprentice Program category of the strategic plan.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.