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3 <br /> 1 He said this is an important opportunity for individuals in the county to continue to have access <br /> 2 to Durham Tech. He said it is a first dollar scholarship and people know this resource is <br /> 3 available to them. <br /> 4 President Buxton said the Manager is recommending a $50,000 increase for the Back to <br /> 5 Work Scholarships. He said this scholarship is available for short-term workforce credentials <br /> 6 critical for people shifting their position in the workforce. He said this is financial aid that is not <br /> 7 available any other way, as Pell grants and other similar aid are not typically available for <br /> 8 continuing education or short-term courses. He said this scholarship fund is typically depleted <br /> 9 quickly, so he appreciates the extra recommended contribution. <br /> 10 President Buxton said the Carolina Innovation Hub is a new item in conjunction with <br /> 11 UNC-Chapel Hill. He thanked the University, the Town of Chapel Hill, and the Chamber for a <br /> 12 Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro for their letters of support for this so that some programming can <br /> 13 be brought to downtown Chapel Hill. He said he recalls there was a recommendation from the <br /> 14 Board when the second building at the Orange County Durham Tech Campus was being <br /> 15 discussed to ensure there are locations throughout the county, and this is an effort to lean into <br /> 16 that. <br /> 17 President Buxton said Small Business Center Coordinator will continue to specifically <br /> 18 focus on the work being done in Orange County. <br /> 19 <br /> 20 Slide #3 <br /> MATH FOR DURHAMYS CONTRIBUTION <br /> 1. Apprenticeship Coordinator:$8,249 <br /> The College has supported an Apprenticeship Coordinatcrfrom the federal <br /> Higher Education Emergency Belief Funding. The Durham County <br /> Managerhas included a 90% share($69,500)in her recommended(budget. <br /> 2. Facilities Technician and Plumber.,$45,408 <br /> The College requests 20%of both a Facilities Tech position to reduce our <br /> technician per square foot ratio from 100,000 sf to 50,000 sf(industry <br /> standard)and a new plumber position to address a major service need. <br /> These positions will reduce contracted services needs.The Durham <br /> County Manager has included an 80% share($140,715)in her <br /> recommended buds l <br /> 3. I'iecruitrmntand Retention Fuad:$10,000 <br /> This is fund to boost the College's capacity to recruit and retain faculty in <br /> a highly competitive labor market,The Durham County Manager has <br /> inclijded a 90%share($90,000)in her recommended budget <br /> 21 <br /> 22 President Buxton said the items on this slide are not included in the Manager's <br /> 23 Recommended budget but are important for economic development and facilities maintenance. <br /> 24 He said he is asking the Board to take a minority share of the cost for these items and the <br /> 25 Durham County portion is included in the Durham County Manager's Recommended Budget. <br /> 26 President Buxton said the Apprenticeship Coordinator position was created to help <br /> 27 create and connect students with apprenticeships. He said the federal money that was used <br /> 28 initially to fund this position has run out, and he would like Orange and Durham Counties to <br /> 29 provide the funding as an economic development investment. <br />