HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 22-18 06/05/2018 Authorizing a Partnership between Township high school district 214 and the VOMPRESOLUTION NO. 22-18
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN TOWNSHIP HIGH
SCHOOL DISTRICT 214 AND THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT TO SUPPORT
MOUNT PROSPECT STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE CAREER PATHWAYS
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, In 2007, High School District 214 met with manufacturers, business and
economic development leaders who determined there was a shortage of skilled workers
to meet workforce demands for manufacturing jobs; and
WHEREAS, that team of community and school leaders forged an early partnership to
envision a facility within the high school's walls that would expose students to the
manufacturing industry, equip them with industry credentials and to prepare them for real
employment opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the College and Career Pathways Program (the "Program") was created to
expand District 214's mission to prepare students for life beyond high school; and
WHEREAS, District 214 offers 44 programs of study within all 16 National Career
Clusters; and
WHEREAS, through its Center for Career Discovery, District 214 focuses on promoting
career awareness, exploration, preparation, and training through a systematic
progression of tiered authentic experiences that support a student's post -secondary goal
and prepares them for a future career path; and
WHEREAS, close to 3,000 student youth apprenticeship and apprenticeship
experiences are facilitated annually by working with more than 1,000 industry partners
who help drive and enhance teaching and learning, offer internships and work with
students to mentor and engage; and
WHEREAS, the Village is desirous of entering into an Agreement with District 214 for the
purposes of promoting the College and Career Pathways Program that provides students
with real-world experiences and rigorous academic courses to discover their future; and
WHEREAS, through this new Workforce Innovation Partnership, the Village of Mount
Prospect will support the development of youth apprenticeship and apprenticeship
opportunities for District 214 Mount Prospect students to work with businesses and
organizations in Mount Prospect to gain real-world experiences; and
WHEREAS, students will receive college credit and training in their specific career area
from a higher education partner, as well as onsite job training experience;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village
of Mount Prospect, that we hereby pledge our support for the District 214 Career Pathways
Program:
SECTION ONE: That the Board of Trustees do hereby authorize the Village of Mount
Prospect to enter into an Agreement with High School District 214 that allocates funds to
support the Program in the amount of $100,000 each year for three consecutive years
beginning in 2018.
SECTION TWO: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES: Hatzis, Hoefert, Saccotelli, Rogers, Zadel
NAYS: Grossi
ABSENT: None
PASSED and APPROVED this 5th day of June, 2018.
Arlene A. Juracek
Mayor
ATTEST,
Karen M. AgoranKI%--"`--I
Village Clerk