Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Establishing a McKinney Community Internship Program for the Summer of 2019
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
MEETING DATE: March 5, 2019
DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office
CONTACT: Trevor Minyard, Assistant to the City Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
• In 2018, the City of McKinney offered a variety of internship opportunities through an internship pilot program with McKinney ISD, and would like to continue parts of that pilot program in 2019.
• Two cities in the region (Plano and Dallas) offer “Mayoral Internship” programs that have been successful in their respective communities.
• During 2018, it was identified that offering a wide range of applicants internship opportunities was most appropriate moving forward
• Staff is recommending that the City offer 10 paid internships in the summer of 2019.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• City staff has reviewed and discussed the make-up of the regional programs similar in the City of Plano, and also incorporated feedback from Council from the 2018 pilot program.
• City staff has met with MISD staff to gain understanding regarding student internship opportunities from 2018, and provided input from the City’s take-a-ways during the 2018 pilot program.
• Various departments will be presented with the opportunity to house an intern for the summer of 2019, with no more than 10 internships being allotted throughout the City.
• If the resolution is approved, staff expects to take part in the McKinney ISD student job fair.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• Program anticipated to cost approximately $10,000 depending on total number of interns in the program. Costs are anticipated to be absorbed in the regular operational costs of the hosting departments and/or addressed through contingency.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A