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AI# 10793
Regular City Council Meeting
6.26.
06/14/2022:
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Agenda Item
Resolution - City Manager:
Consider a resolution approving American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Agreement No. 16663, by and between the City of Lubbock and the East Lubbock Resident Owned Business Initiative (EL ROBI), for job training services.
Item Summary
The City of Lubbock has allocated $3.5 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for the development of job training programs. Accordingly, the City has received a proposal from the East Lubbock Resident Owned Business Initiative (EL ROBI). EL ROBI is a six-week pre-apprenticeship program that targets low to moderate income people that are pursuing careers in the skilled trades. This is an existing program that provides safety training, financial coaching, and industry specific curriculum for the trades, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and welding. EL ROBI works directly with employers to develop training programs that meet the specific needs of the sector to ensure that individuals are well-prepared and positioned to be successful in apprenticeships for careers in the skilled trades.
This program supports another ongoing effort that the City is addressing with the ARPA Job Training funds, which is to assist in meeting the workforce needs in the licensed trades. EL ROBI would compliment this effort by preparing individuals for apprenticeships in the skilled and licensed trades while teaching them life skills such as financial literacy.
The agreement proposes that the City fund up to $3,000 per student, per class for an amount not to exceed $420,000. EL ROBI is proposing to hold 2 classes in 2022, 7 classes in 2023, and 5 classes in 2024, with 10 students estimated per class, and each class scheduled for a duration of 6 weeks. During that 6-week period, students would receive a minimum of 40 hours of instruction. The funding would be applied toward program expenses, including staffing, instructors, and equipment.
Fiscal Impact
The agreement in the amount of $420,000 will be funded in Capital Improvement Project 8669.8302.10000, Job Training - ARPA.
Staff/Board Recommending
Erik Rejino, Assistant City Manager
Attachments
Resolution - ARPA Funds for EL ROBI
Agreement
Budget Detail - 8669
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