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CBIRS Request 263
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #263
Connections Job Development Program
 
Requester: Jane Melito Organization: Connections Job Development Program
 
Project Title: Connections Job Development Program Date Submitted 1/11/2006 4:35:26 PM
 
Sponsors: Fasano
 
Statewide Interest:
Enhances job seeking skills by assisting individuals in the management of their job search and enable their connection with area employers.
 
Recipient: Connections Job Development Program   Contact: Sr. Joan Foley, MMS  
  5841 Main Street   Contact Phone: (727) 849-4724  
  New Port Richey 34656   Contact email: jfoley@connectionspasco.org
 
Counties: Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
Connections provides the following services: career counseling, job seeking/keeping skills, interviewing skills, computer literacy, resume assistance, application writing, networking skills, effective communication skills, job leads and professional clothing.
 
Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Provide services to 700 people in the Connections Job Development Program's service area.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $20,000
 
Total cost of the project: $96,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local, Private
  Cash Amount $76,000  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   No
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   No
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? No
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: In-house studies and statistics
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Pasco County Legislative Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 11/01/2005
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No