Narrative of Resolution:
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To authorize an Agreement between Sullivan County BOCES (BOCES) and the County of Sullivan (COUNTY) for use of facilities at Garnet Health to run a Home Health Aide (HHA) and Clinical Nursing Assistant (CNA) Trade Program.
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Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $0.00
Are funds already budgeted? No
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PLANNING, REAL PROPERTY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH BOCES.
WHEREAS, in cooperation with BOCES, County, and Center for Workforce Development (CWD), a Home Health Aide (HHA) and Clinical Nursing Assistant (CNA) Trade Program has been established using the BOCES facilities located in offices of Garnet Health in Harris, New York.
WHEREAS, an HHA and CNA Trade Program will be offered to individuals seeking to be educated and trained in the nursing field. It has been determined that local health facilities are in high demand for employees that have required employability skills. This curriculum-based program will be non-credit bearing, short term, and will begin in April 2024, and individuals will receive New York State Certifications upon completion. A rotating schedule of training is put together for 2024; and
WHEREAS, BOCES has offered the use of their facilities located at Garnet Health in Harris, New York at no cost to the County, but an Agreement for the use of facilities is required to be put in place. CWD will manage all documentation, participants, oversite, and collaboration of this program; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Manager is hereby authorized to execute an Agreement with BOCES, and said Agreement is to be in the form approved by the County Attorney.
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