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RESOLUTION ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT ACCEPTING A GRANT OF $186,590 FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA - MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (MNSCU) ON BEHALF OF LAKE SUPERIOR COLLEGE TO PROVIDE CAREER SERVICES FOR THE MINNESOTA ADVANCED MANUFACTURING PARTNERSHIP (MNAMP) LEARN, WORK, EARN GRANT. THE GRANT PERIOD IS SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2018.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that proper city officials are hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with MNSCU on behalf of Lake Superior College to provide Career Pathways Navigation, Apprenticeship Recruitment/Support and Navigation Services for Veterans. For all services performed and good or materials supplied pursuant to the contract, Duluth Workforce Development will be paid $186,590 for the period September 1, 2015 through September 30, 2018. Monies received shall be deposited into Workforce Development Fund 268, Grants Division Agency 031, Dislocated Worker MNAMP 6212.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution is to authorize city officials to accept a grant of $186,590 from MNSCU on behalf of LSC to help prepare participants, narrow the skills gap, and put
Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) eligible and other adult learners back to work in high-wage, high growth advanced manufacturing careers. TAA is a federal program that provides financial assistance to manufacturers affected by import competition.
Duluth Workforce Development (DWD) has a long and successful history of serving job seekers and employers in the Duluth area. This grant provides new resources to support comprehensive and focused services that will enable participants to overcome barriers, succeed in training programs, and ultimately, obtain a credential and employment. The focus of this project is to help individuals secure and maintain employment in fields of mechatronics, machining and welding.
These funds are allocated under the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Car...
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