• Appropriates $94,080 to Operation New Uniform, Inc. for implementation of a continued career-readiness coaching program, which will provide participants with access to an AI role-play software

Finance Committee · 2026-08-19 · agenda_item

The City of Jacksonville Finance Committee is considering an appropriation of $94,080 to Operation New Uniform, Inc. This funding is intended for a career-readiness coaching program that will offer participants access to AI role-play software. The proposed grant term for this program is from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. A waiver of the standard competitive award process is being considered to allow for a direct contract with Operation New Uniform, Inc. This item is currently pending before the Finance Committee. If approved, the project would involve the implementation of a coaching program and the provision of AI software, potentially creating opportunities for IT services, software providers, and administrative support.

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94080 $