Title
Update on the Potential Development of a McKinney Community Internship Program
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
MEETING DATE: February 5, 2018
DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office
CONTACT: Trevor Minyard, Assistant to the City Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
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ITEM SUMMARY:
• Over the previous year, the City of McKinney has had initial discussion with community members about the potential of developing an internship program in concert with the McKinney Independent School District.
• Two cities in the region (Plano and Dallas) offer “Mayoral Internship” programs that have been successful in their respective communities.
• City and MISD staff updated Council on the potential program in December of 2017.
• Staff is updating City Council on moving forward with pursuing the development of a McKinney Community Internship program as directed in a December 2017 Work Session.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• City staff has reviewed and discussed the make-up of the regional programs similar in the City of Plano.
• City staff has met with MISD staff to gain understanding regarding student internship opportunities and receive input from one another on student programs.
• Staff has gained commitments from seven departments to host an intern pending Council’s approval of the program.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
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BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
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