Legislation Details

File #: 26-1284    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Recommendation Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 10/7/2026 In control: County Mayor
On agenda: 10/27/2026 Final action:
Title: Approval and execution of Orange County, Florida and Training and Simulation Technology Consortium, Inc. FY 2027 Grant Agreement and authorization to disperse $15,450. (Office of Innovation and Emerging Technologies)
Attachments: 1. 26-1284 - NCS FY 2027 Grant Agreement
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Interoffice Memorandum

 

DATE: October 7, 2026

 

TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners

 

THROUGH: N/A                     

 

FROM: Alissa Barber Torres, 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 Training and Simulation Technology Consortium, Inc. FY 2027 Grant Agreement and authorization to disperse $15,450. (Office of Innovation and Emerging Technologies)

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PURPOSE: The County has determined that there is a public interest in activities/programs to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers in Central Florida through workforce development programs focused on supporting K-12 students and their educators.  These programs are designed to inspire Orange County’s community’s youth to pursue high-wage opportunities.  The County looks to the National Center For Simulation to conduct outreach and STEM related activities, provide economic development opportunities, and commit to developing the future workforce from local youth via hosting STEM events and programs.

 

BUDGET: $15,450