City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER
INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
THE GUIDANCE CENTER OF WESTCHESTER - CENTER
FOR COLLEGE & CAREERS IN COMMUNICATIONS
SUPPORT ASSOCIATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Whereas, in correspondence dated January 20, 2026, the Deputy Chief of Staff formally requested authorization for the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with The Guidance Center of Westchester - Center for College & Careers for the purpose of establishing and supporting the Communications Support Associate Internship Program within the City's Department of Management Services; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to supporting educational initiatives that provide meaningful experiential learning opportunities for students and emerging professionals; and
Whereas, The Guidance Center of Westchester - Center for College & Careers ("Guidance Center") administers programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career pathways through structured internships and professional development opportunities; and
Whereas, the City's Department of Management Services seeks to participate in a Communications Support Associate Internship Program that will expose interns to municipal communications, public relations, media coordination, and community engagement under City supervision; and
Whereas, the proposed Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Mount Vernon and the Guidance Center formalizes the terms and conditions of this partnership; and
Whereas, the MOU establishes that participation in the internship program constitutes an educational experience and does not create an employment relationship between the City and the interns; and
Whereas, the MOU further provides that the City shall have no financial obligation for stipends, wages, insurance, or any other compensation or benefits related to the internship program; and
Whereas, the City wil...
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