Number
191439
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. COGGS, STAMPER, RAINEY, JOHNSON AND LEWIS
Title
Resolution directing the Department of City Development to present a plan for increasing participation and creating successful outcomes for the Earn & Learn program.
Analysis
This resolution directs the Department of City Development to present a plan that will increase participation in and promote successful outcomes for the City’s Earn & Learn program.
Body
Whereas, The 2020 Adopted City Budget contains a footnote (Footnote #15), directing the Department of City Development to present a plan to increase participation and create successful outcomes for the City’s Earn & Learn program; and
Whereas, A resolution is required to effectuate the intent of this footnote; and
Whereas, The Earn & Lean program’s mission is to assist young people from Milwaukee in making a successful transition from adolescence into adulthood by developing job skills while gaining authentic work experience opportunities; and
Whereas, The Earn & Lean program is the largest single summer youth employment program in the City of Milwaukee, providing opportunities for around 1,000 teens every summer; and
Whereas, The Earn & Lean program represents a unique opportunity to interface with Milwaukee teens and provide them with the guidance and skills that will lead to fulfilling, gainful employment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Common Council directs the Department of City Development to develop a plan to increase participation and create successful outcomes for the City’s Earn & Learn program and to present its findings within 4 months of adoption of this resolution.
Requestor
Drafter
LRB 175638-1
Christopher H. Hillard