Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Consent
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CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY DOMINGUEZ HILLS TO ESTABLISH AN INTERNSHIP AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAM AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-168, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A NEW JOB DESCRIPTION AND HOURLY RATE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN FOR MENTORSHIP PROGRAM (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
The Carson City Council has expressed a desire to establish a new Internship and Mentorship Program with California State University, Dominquez Hills (CSUDH). The Program aims to provide students from CSUDH with a comprehensive and immersive learning experience that spans an entire academic year.
The program will continue to foster strong partnerships between the City and CSUDH, promoting knowledge exchange and supporting the career growth of aspiring professionals. To enhance the program and provide a more inclusive opportunity, the City plans to include a paid internship component. The addition of compensation will ensure that students from diverse backgrounds can participate without financial constraints. This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (Exhibit No. 1) builds upon the signed CSUDH and City of Carson Town and Gown promise that builds upon sustainable partnerships towards progress and support of the City and CSUDH.
The total number of participants will depend on the allocated budget. For fiscal year 2023/2024, the City has allocated $100,000.00 which can support up to eight (8) interns during the 2023/2024 academic year. The budget will provide eligible students with a competitive wage of $20.00 per hour for their work, limited to approximately 500 hours. At this rate, students who work the full 500 hours would receive approximately $10,000.00 during the academic year. The balance of the budget would be used to purchase equipment (i.e., computers and software), and supplies, along with an end-o...
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