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Amd 1 to Agmts HS00001644 with HIRED and HS00001647 with Avivo to allow for the acceptance of 2026 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Young Adult grant funds, ext end dates to 03/31/28 and incr the combined NTE by $30,000 for a new total combined NTE of $850,000
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 1 to Agreement HS00001644 with HIRED for the provisions of services for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Young Adult program to eligible participants, extending the term to March 31, 2028 and increasing the not to exceed amount by $15,000 for a new total not to exceed amount of $425,000, be approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Amendment 1 to Agreement HS00001647 with Avivo for the provisions of services for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Young Adult program to eligible participants, extending the term to March 31, 2028 and increasing the not to exceed amount by $15,000 for a new total not to exceed amount of $425,000.00, be approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the Amendments on behalf of the County; and the Controller be authorized to accept and disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the acceptance of grant funding 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:
Under Title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the WIOA Young Adult Program is a federally funded initiative designed to strengthen and enhance the public workforce system. Its purpose is to assist Opportunity Youth facing significant barriers to employment in exploring employment, education, and training opportunities and securing high-quality jobs and careers, while supporting employers in hiring skilled workers.
Under Resolution 25-0119, Hennepin County is authorized to receiv...
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