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3 <br /> said this is an important opportunity for individuals in the county to continue to have access to <br /> Durham Tech. He said it is a first dollar scholarship and people know this resource is available to <br /> them. <br /> President Buxton said the Manager is recommending a $50,000 increase for the Back to <br /> Work Scholarships. He said this scholarship is available for short-term workforce credentials <br /> critical for people shifting their position in the workforce. He said this is financial aid that is not <br /> available any other way, as Pell grants and other similar aid are not typically available for <br /> continuing education or short-term courses. He said this scholarship fund is typically depleted <br /> quickly, so he appreciates the extra recommended contribution. <br /> President Buxton said the Carolina Innovation Hub is a new item in conjunction with UNC- <br /> Chapel Hill. He thanked the University, the Town of Chapel Hill, and the Chamber for a Greater <br /> Chapel Hill-Carrboro for their letters of support for this so that some programming can be brought <br /> to downtown Chapel Hill. He said he recalls there was a recommendation from the Board when <br /> the second building at the Orange County Durham Tech Campus was being discussed to ensure <br /> there are locations throughout the county, and this is an effort to lean into that. <br /> President Buxton said Small Business Center Coordinator will continue to specifically <br /> focus on the work being done in Orange County. <br /> Slide #3 <br /> MATCH FOR DURHAMYS CONTRIBUTION <br /> 1. Apprenticeship Coordinator:$8,249 <br /> The College has supported an Apprenticeship Coordinator from the federal <br /> Higher Education Emergency Relief 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 budget. <br /> 3. Recruitment and Retention Fund.-$10,000 <br /> This i5 a 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 /> i ncludW a 90% sha re( 90,000)in her recommended budget PAR <br /> 0LAtrr4 n#du <br /> President Buxton said the items on this slide are not included in the Manager's <br /> Recommended budget but are important for economic development and facilities maintenance. <br /> He said he is asking the Board to take a minority share of the cost for these items and the Durham <br /> County portion is included in the Durham County Manager's Recommended Budget. <br /> President Buxton said the Apprenticeship Coordinator position was created to help create <br /> and connect students with apprenticeships. He said the federal money that was used initially to <br /> fund this position has run out, and he would like Orange and Durham Counties to provide the <br /> funding as an economic development investment. <br /> President Buxton said it is becoming more and more of a challenge to not only keep up <br /> with the physical growth of buildings, but also maintain the aging buildings on campus. He said <br />