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a. Consider and authorize the Director of Human Resources, or designee, to execute a Student Intern Placement Agreement between Chamberlain University and the County of Monterey; and,
b. Consider and approve the Human Resources Director and County Counsel recommendation to accept non-standard indemnification provisions within the agreement.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Consider and authorize the Director of Human Resources, or designee, to execute a Student Intern Placement Agreement between Chamberlain University and the County of Monterey; and,
b. Consider and approve the Human Resources Director and County Counsel recommendation to accept non-standard indemnification provisions within the agreement.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Countywide Internship Program (“Internship Program”) was authorized by the Board of Supervisors on July 17, 2017. The Master Student Placement Agreement was authorized by the Board of Supervisors, July 16, 2021, and renewed on July 8, 2025. The primary objectives of the program are to promote student awareness of the diversity of County careers, enhance education and training for the local student population, strengthen overall recruitment of a future workforce, and augment and support a wide range of County functions through avoided cost. This agreement between the County and Chamberlain University will allow students gain experience while achieving their goals and creating a pipeline for future career professionals.
Authorize the Director of Human Resources, or designee, to execute a Student Intern Placement Agreement from November 19, 2025, through June 30, 2030, between the Chamberlain University and the County of Monterey. The agreement will allow the County to provide current best practices to students who would like to gain skill and knowledge toward their desire career path. This partnership ensures the County can sustain well-trained workforce dedicated to meeting the needs o...
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