City of Gainesville - File #: 191103.

• File #: 191103.
• Version: 1
• Type: Special Recognition
• Status: To Be Introduced
• File created: 3/6/2020
• In control: General Manager for Utilities
• On agenda: 4/2/2020
• Title: Special Recognition of GRU Camp EmPower Students (NB)

Title

Special Recognition of GRU Camp EmPower Students (NB)

Explanation

As part of its succession planning to address an aging workforce, GRU staff developed Camp EmPower, a spring break camp designed to expose middle school-aged students to careers in the utility industry. From March 23^rd - March 27^th 2020, GRU held its 8^th annual camp.  Students from local schools spent their spring break with GRU staff, learning about a different area of the utility each day. The students were given hands-on experience with different jobs and participated in mock job interviews at the end of the week followed by graduation.  

Fiscal Note

None

Recommendation:

The City Commission hear presentation by staff and Camp EmPower students.