AGENDA ITEM NO. 16
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council
AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of July 9, 2024
Originating Department: Community Services
City Manager:
Vontray Norris
Community Services Manager:
Kywanna Bowie
SUBJECT:
Agreement Between the City of Hawthorne and Boys and Girls Clubs of Carson RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff Recommends that the City Council approve an Memorandum of Understanding DISCUSSION:
STEM Robotics program offers numerous benefits to local residents, especially children and young adults. STEM provides hands-on learning experience that offers a hands-on learning experience, allowing participants to engage with technology and develop practical skills in a fun and interactive way.This program will encourage participants to think critically and solve problems, helping to develop their analytical and decision-making abilities.Promotes STEM education and careers: The program will expose residents of Hawthorne to the fundamentals of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), providing them with a solid foundation for future learning and career opportunities in these fields. STEM programs foster creativity and innovation, as participants are given the freedom to design and build their own robots, encouraging them to think outside the box and come up with unique solutions.
Overall, the STEM Robotics program that hte Boys and Girls Clubs of Carson will provide a wealth of benefits for local residents, especially children and young adults, helping to develop their skills, knowledge, and confidence in STEM fields and beyond. Staff recommends approving the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Boys and Girls Club of Carson for the STEM program. This partnership has the potential to provide numerous benefits to both parties, as well as the local community.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
NOTICING PROCEDURES:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act ATTACHMENT(S):
1. MOU STEM Robotics Boys and Girls Clubs of Carson