Declaring May 5th through May 9th, 2014 as Opportunity Youth Week in South Bend

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RESOLUTION NO. l A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA DECLARING MAY 5T" THROUGH MAY 9T ", 2014 AS OPPORTUNITY YOUTH WEEK IN SOUTH BEND Out of School JAG Specialists are employed by the Northern Indiana Workforce Board to serve dropped out youth ages 16 — 21, to e n a b 1 e t h e in t o reach their full potential; and Q/nar Out of School JAG Specialists are actively committed to assisting dropped out youth explore their abilities, strengths, interests, and talents as these traits relate to career awareness & development; and Out of School JAG Specialists assist dropped out youth to focus on attainment of their High School Equivalency Diploma and to further the educational, personal and social growth of their families and communities; and 6*A; F Out of School JAG Specialists work with teachers, other educators, community partners and all interested and invested parties to help dropped out youth explore their potential and set realistic goals for themselves; and QfA;ae, Out of School JAG Specialists seek to identify and utilize community resources that can enhance and complement comprehensive personal and professional development of dropped out youth to become productive members of society; and v//iae, Out of School JAG Specialists work diligently with dropped out youth to ensure that they attain the soft, social, technical and interpersonal skills needed to be workforce ready in the 2151 Century, all considered an integral part of the educational and workforce development process to successfully transition to adulthood. Section I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, publicly acknowledges the work, dedication and commitment of the Northern Indiana Workforce Board who employ Out of School JAG Specialists who work closely with youth ages 16 — 21 who have dropped out of school. Section II. The South Bend Common Council hereby declares May 5, 2014 through May 9, 2014 as "Opportunity Youth Week" in South Bend, Indiana, and encourages all individuals to continue to help dropped out youth explore their potential and help them obtain their goals. _ This Resolution shall be in full force and effect District Jr., Valerie Schey, 3`° District V Ferlic, 4` istrict avid A. Varner, 5` District John Vo I e Cit Y Clerk itsAdep#ron by the Council Derek D. Dieter, At Large G r ic, At Large, K�n L. White, At Lar eL. White, AAttLLar e Kathleen Cekanski- FarrandKathleen Cekanski- Fanand, Council oo'Mark Neal, Deputy Mayor of South Bend