This cooperative agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) for the operation and execution of activities conducted through the city of baltimore to support the department of…

This cooperative agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) for the operation and execution of activities conducted through the city of baltimore to support the department of public works YH20 expansion II program. This agreement funds administrative requirements, trainings, workshops, outreach, and events, in support of decisive action to advance environmental justice and civil rights and embed environmental justice and civil rights into the city of baltimore and its programs, policies, and activities. These objectives will be met by carrying out the activities defined in the approved grant workplan, budget, and statutory requirements identified under the clean air act: section 138. The citizens of baltimore are direct beneficiaries of this agreement. This action provides a total of $324,000.00 in federal funds for the budget and project period of 10/01/2023-09/30/2025. Activities:the activities to be performed by the city of baltimore include educating the public about the YH20 expansion II youth internship and career mentoring program; recruitment of two 30 person cohorts; marketing the YH20 program by creating flyers, posters, and motivational materials with community partners including the mayor's office of employment and development of baltimore, howard county, and baltimore county. Program participants will engage in various hands-on activities including worksite tours, workshops, and trainings to discuss and learn the skills needed to be successful in the water, wastewater, and solid waste industries and develop transferable life skills like emotional regulation and conflict resolution. Participants will also obtain drivers education training, transportation passes, field related attire, office supplies, tablets, and stipends to ensure successful completion throughout each phase of the program. The city of baltimore will also purchase two fifteen passenger vans to ensure safe, consistent, and reliable transportation for all participants. Water sampling kits will be purchased to demonstrate how water quality testing is used to educate the community on acceptable and extreme impacts on aquatic ecosystems. Each cohort will closeout by celebrating the participants' success with a commencement ceremony, honoring current participants, alumni, and supporters with certificates and certifications in coordination with the department of public works leadership, family, friends, elected officials, and industry leaders.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables and expected outcomes of this agreement with the city of baltimore include engagement of the city's youth and participating cohorts; access to field related software and technology to develop computer literacy skills; introducing and educating participants on the water, wastewater, and solid waste industry and importance of keeping the environment clean and healthy; increasing the chances for participants to obtain a job or raising their salary post internship; gaining experience working in large and small group settings to support development of transferable life skills such as emotional regulation, conflict mediation, social-emotional skills, and attachment styles. The citizens of baltimore are direct beneficiaries of this agreement.