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Commissioner Chad Brown - DHHS (Social Services Division) - To Accept and Appropriate the Finish Line Grant Funding Through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) in the Amount of $11,522 (100% Federal Funds)
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STAFF CONTACT
Angela Karchmer - Social Services Division - 704-862-7930
BUDGET IMPACT
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Appropriate Federal revenues. No additional County funds.
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BUDGET ORDINANCE IMPACT
Increase Federal revenues by $11,522 and appropriate $11,522 into Special Programs account.
BACKGROUND
Gaston County Workforce Development has been awarded $11,522 to assist current community college students and alleviate a financial barrier that would otherwise prohibit their completion of their course of study. This Finish Line Grant funding targets actively enrolled students who have completed at least 50% of their program requirements and is designed to increase graduation or credential attainment within seven semesters. Funds are limited to $1,000 per student per semester. 100% Federal funds. No County match required.
POLICY IMPACT
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ATTACHMENTS
Budget Change Request (BCR)