On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council will vote on selecting Rubicon Programs as its third-party provider for professional services for the Mayor’s Apprenticeship Program.
If approved, Rubicon Programs would provide professional services beginning January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 for an amount not to exceed $180,000. The funds is coming from the American Rescue Plan Act.
The Mayor’s Apprenticeship Program (MAP) is a paid program in the City of Antioch for young adults ages 18-26. The pilot program will employ 20 participants who are underemployed, underserved and underestimated.
The young adults selected will have multiple barriers that they are facing and may be justice involved, unhoused, former foster youth and more. Sixty (60) hours of workforce development training will take place prior to placement.