ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between the City of Houston and WORK FORCE SOLUTIONS to offer participants, at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center, assistance with their employment searches and career development needs - DISTRICT C - COHEN

The partnership will occur as follows:

Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) responsibilities will be:

• Provide an accessible  room with table, chairs, appropriate lighting and a telephone for local phone calls;
• This room will be available weekly, Wednesday mornings from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm;
• This will occur, every Wednesday, other than when either organization has a recognized holiday, at which time the service will not be provided;

• Permit Workforce Solutions staff to place brochures and information materials in designated locations at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center; and
• There is no cost to, nor payment to the MOPD or City of Houston for this partnership.

Workforce Solutions responsibilities will be:

• Place one Workforce Solutions staff at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center to assist with job search on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.;
• Provide lap-top computer and air card for conducting computer searches for possible job opportunities for individuals requesting assistance; 
• Provide a management contact for Workforce Solutions staff placed at the location to help clarify issues or address any problems;
• Make available Workforce Solutions brochures and informational materials at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center to inform visitors of services; and
• Be fully responsible for staff assigned at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center location.

Jay Stiteley, Division Manager   

Mayor's Office of People with Disabilities

832.394.0814