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Agmt with American Indian OIC, Inc. for the provision of employment and training services to individuals on public benefits prioritizing American Indian residents within Hennepin County, 01/01/25-12/31/25, NTE $250,000
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Agreement HS00001928 with American Indian OIC, Inc. to provide education, training, credentialing, or other employment assistance that will result in positive outcomes for Eligible Persons, leading to economic self-sufficiency during the period January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025 in the not to exceed amount of $250,000, be approved; and that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the Agreement on behalf of the county; and the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the acceptance of grant funding for this program by Hennepin County Board of Commissioners does not imply a continued funding commitment by Hennepin County for this program when grant funds are no longer available
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Background:
Hennepin County’s north star is serving residents with a disparity reduction lens and this work helps deepen our commitment to ensuring residents and communities are fully supported to be safe, healthy and thriving.
Under recently enacted legislation from the State of Minnesota, Hennepin County is required to cooperate with tribal governments to meet the special needs of individuals living on Indian reservations. Hennepin County is partnering with American Indian OIC, Inc. to implement a program that prioritizes residents, removes barriers, engages residents meaningfully, and reduce multi-faceted disparities through flexible, innovative, and strategic supports.
American Indian OIC will provide employment and training services to individuals on public benefits prioritizing American Indian residents within Hennepin County. This effort will empower residents to continue to lead as the experts in their own lives by engaging in services such as career pathways, internships, education and training activities.
The agreements include programmatic services such as:
Career Services Outreach - job search and placement assistance, comprehensive assessments, development of individual employment plans, counseling and career planning, labor market information available to all job seekers.
Education & Training Services Links - for customers to job opportunities in their communities, including both occupational training and training in basic skills.
Supportive Services - transportation, childcare, dependent care; housing and needs-related payments are provided under certain circumstances to allow an individual to participate in the program.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval