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Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Seminole County Government - Collegiate Pathways, Inc Partnership Agreement in the amount of $40,000 for the purpose of providing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programming for Seminole County Public Schools students. (Andrea Wesser-Brawner, Chief Innovation and Strategic Initiatives Officer)
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Innovation and Strategic Initiatives - Economic Development
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Authorized By:
Andrea Wesser-Brawner, Chief Innovation and Strategic Initiatives Officer
Contact/Phone Number:
Guilherme Cunha/407-665-2901
Background:
Tech Sassy Girlz (TSG) is the signature program of Collegiate Pathways, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Their mission is to empower middle and high school girls to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields through college preparation, career readiness, mentoring and entrepreneurship.
Tech Sassy Girlz is designed to provide girls from grades 6 - 12 with exposure and access to the STEM fields through college preparation, career readiness, events, mentoring, and hands-on learning experiences. They’ll connect with women leaders in STEM-related fields, participate in workshops and technology tours, have the chance to network with industry professionals, and intern with tech companies.
The purpose of this Agreement is for Tech Sassy Girlz to provide the following services to County:
(a) Provide County students with at least one Tech Trek. Tech Treks are informative, hands-on educational industry tours where students will meet with women role models in STEM, participate in simulations and career talks. These informative sessions include visiting STEM companies (such as Lockheed Martin, Disney, Microsoft, etc.) to learn first-hand about various STEM careers. Each Tech Treks will have a career educational component lead by STEM professionals. Students will then be able to connect the dots on how STEM is integrated within the respective company. Emphasis is placed on hands-on workshops and field experiences guided by STEM professionals.
(b) Provide County an annual report which shall include, but not be limited to, the following Key Performance Indicators (“KPIs”): number of events/programs (target 1 annual conference for Seminole County students and 1 summer camp program for Seminole County high school students), complete description of event/program including location, length, total participants in each program, total number of participants, which must be Seminole County students and/or residents, percentage of female participants, percentage of Black participants, Percentage of Hispanic participants, percentage of Asian American participants, and percentage of Multiracial participants;
(c) Provide County’s Economic Development Office, with monthly web conferences to discuss KPIs status and share information obtained through the services being provided; and
(d) Provide County Board of County Commissioners an annual verbal report as coordinated by County’s Economic Development Office.
If approved, the budget will be allocated via Budget Amendment Request (BAR) in March using General Fund Reserves.
Funds are being allocated with consideration of the unexpended FY23 JGI/QTI budgets.
Requested Action:
Staff recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Seminole County Government - Collegiate Pathways, Inc Partnership Agreement in the amount of $40,000 for the purpose of providing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programming for Seminole County Public Schools students.