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PG&E contributes $100,000 to Stockton's YES youth employment program; council adopts state grant to expand placements
Summary
PG&E presented a $100,000 donation to the city's YES youth employment program; separately the council adopted a $1.5 million California For All YES grant funding fellow wages and partner programs and approved related budget actions 7–0.
A PG&E representative presented a $100,000 donation to Stockton City Council on June 9 to support the city's YES (Youth Employment Services) summer placements and workforce training. Council members thanked the company and said the donation will directly expand paid opportunities for Stockton youth.
In related action, staff presented a $1.5 million California For All/YES grant (Round 4) that funds fellow wages, benefits, wraparound services and partner organization activities. Grant staff explained that "fellows" is the program term for participants employed across city departments and partner sites and that the grant budget includes fellow wages, employer costs (workers' comp, Medicare), benefits, and administrative costs. Council members asked for clarity on the fellow cost lines, how unspent balances are handled, and partnership procurement; staff said unused funds from prior rounds were returned to the state and that the city will pursue NOFA processes to identify additional partners.
Council voted 7–0 to adopt the resolution accepting the state grant and to authorize associated contract actions. City staff said the combined funding will support hundreds of student placements over the summer and will be coordinated with schools and community partners.
What happens next: City staff will implement the YES program with partners, prioritize placements and report results to council and the city manager; PG&E's donation will be used to expand direct placements and supports for youth.
