What: a pilot in Syracuse of the Exalt program for 15-to-19-year-olds (paid internships, academic support, alumni follow-up), funded in part by a state Division of Criminal Justice Services grant that passes through the city.
Where it stands: 19 participants and 12 graduates as of 2026-10-28; year two of the grant is approved to begin January 1, 2027.
Next: grant-acceptance legislation expected on a coming Common Council agenda; Exalt to provide a stakeholder list and report on alumni independence.
Exalt leadership gave the committee an update; no votes. The city administers the state grant with no general fund dollars and keeps a 10 percent administrative fee. Councilors raised sustainability, workforce links, staffing and rideshare dependence.