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PROPOSED AGREEMENT
Department(s): Bureau of Human Resources
Other Part(ies): Northwestern University’s Public Interest Program (NUPIP), Evanston, Illinois
Request: Authorization to enter into an interagency agreement
Good(s) or Service(s): Northwestern University Public Interest Program (NUPIP) fellowship program that trains future leaders through paid public interest work, professional development seminars, mentorship, and community building
Agreement period: 12/1/2025 - 11/30/2028
Fiscal Impact: Up to $855,000.00 per fiscal year
Accounts: Various Offices - Professional Service Account
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Summary/Notes: Northwestern University Public Interest Program (NUPIP) is a university program that helps train a new generation of leaders through social change through paid public interest work, professional development seminars, mentorship, and community building. The County desires to host NUPIP Fellows (“Fellows”) who will be identified and trained by the University to work on projects developed cooperatively. The projects aim to provide analysis and support to the County. This program provides up to 12 Fellows per County fiscal year to work on 12-month projects.
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