File #: 19-085   
Type: Resolution (Consent) Status: Passed
File created: 2/11/2019 In control: DHHS - Social Services Division
On agenda: 2/26/2019 Final action: 2/26/2019
Enactment date: 2/26/2019 Enactment #: 2019-043
Title: Commissioner Chad Brown - DHHS (Social Services Division) - To Accept and Appropriate the Finish Line Grant Through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act in the Amount of $50,000 (100% Federal Funds)
Sponsors: Chad Brown
Attachments: 1. Adopted 2019-043, 2. BCR

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Commissioner Chad Brown - DHHS (Social Services Division) - To Accept and Appropriate the Finish Line Grant Through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act in the Amount of $50,000 (100% Federal Funds)

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STAFF CONTACT

Angela Karchmer - DHHS 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 $50,000 and appropriate $50,000 into a WIOA Finish Line Grant account.

BACKGROUND

Gaston County Workforce Development has been awarded $50,000 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

N/A

ATTACHMENTS

Budget Change Request