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City HR reports safety training, in‑house CDL program and 20 placements for mayor’s youth employment initiative
Summary
The city’s HR director reported an online safety training rollout for roughly 420 employees, an in‑house CDL program that saved the city about $4,500–$5,000 annually, and placements for 20 young adults in the mayor’s Gen X program starting June 1.
Della Bradford, the city’s HR representative, gave an annual update outlining three main items: a citywide safety‑training program delivered by video to approximately 420 employees; an in‑house CDL training program that saves the city an estimated $4,500–$5,000 yearly by avoiding outsourced licensure; and the mayor’s Gen X youth employment program placing 20 young adults (ages 16–24) in summer positions beginning June 1.
Bradford said safety videos will be 3–5 minutes long with short quizzes and incentives, and reported 41 participants in the initial safety module on sleep and safety. She described the Gen X program as three years in development; 49 young people registered and 20 attended preemployment training and will be placed in paid positions working 20 hours per week through August. Councilors asked about expanding placements and suggested partnerships with cadet programs and city departments; HR said the city’s departments, including police and fire, will host at least one placement each.
