Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: October 7, 2025
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: N/A
FROM: Alissa Barber Torres, Phd, FAICP, CLTD, Chief Innovation and Emerging Technology Officer
CONTACT: Jessica Kinkle, Administrative Assistant
PHONE: 407-836-7366
DIVISION: Office of Innovation and Emerging Technologies
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval and execution of Orange County, Florida and Collegiate Pathways, Inc. FY 2026 Grant Agreement and authorization to disburse $55,697. (Office of Innovation and Emerging Technologies)
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PROJECT: N/A
PURPOSE: The County has determined that there is a public interest for such activities/programs in order to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers in Central Florida through educational programs, events, and other activities inspiring Orange County’s community youth to pursue high wage paying job opportunities. Collegiate Pathways, Inc.’s operations consist of highly skilled program and event managers within the precollegiate STEM education industry.
BUDGET: $55,697