Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: October 30, 2024
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: Roseann Harrington, Chief of Staff
FROM: Dennis Holste, Economic Development Administrator
CONTACT: Lee Peters, Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator
PHONE: 407-836-5391
DIVISION: Innovation and Emerging Technologies Office
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval and execution of Orange County, Florida and The School Board of Orange County, Florida FY 2025 Grant Agreement for the period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 in the amount of $54,075. (Innovation and Emerging Technologies Office)
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PROJECT: FY 25 School Board of Orange County STEM Grant Agreement
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 education programs, events, and other activities inspiring Orange County's community youth to pursue high wage paying job opportunities. The County looks to Orange County Public Schools to conduct outreach and STEM club development, provide economic development opportunities, and commit to develop the future workforce from local youth via hosting STEM events and programs.
BUDGET: $54,075