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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 11.
For Meeting of: February 15, 2022

ITEM TITLE:Mentorship/Internship Program
SUBMITTED BY:Sara Watkins, City Attorney
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

As part of the settlement of the Montes and Arteaga v. City of Yakima, et al., the City of Yakima created a Mentorship/Internship program for selected high school students from the Yakima School District.  The program was approved by Council in 2017 and started thereafter.  It is funded through the settlement of the lawsuit and provides a mentorship opportunity for high school students with Councilmembers, as well as a paid summer internship opportunity.  Staff will provide an update to the mentorship/internship program as well as the general timeline for this year’s program.

ITEM BUDGETED:Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Public Trust and Accountability
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Memo-to Mayor & Councilmembers re Program1/27/2022Cover Memo
Chart for Attendance at or Viewing of City Council Activities1/27/2022Backup Material
Addendum to Settlement Agreement in Montes, et al. v. City of Yakima1/27/2022Backup Material