Request for Proposals - Industry-Recognized Training Pipeline

Partner4Work has issued this Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify training programs that will provide a specific pathway for Allegheny County job seekers ages 18+ to gain industry-recognized credentials and gain employment. While funding is available for all Allegheny County job seekers age 18+, the majority of funding under this solicitation is available for young adults ages 18-24 living in the City of Pittsburgh. Respondents must indicate which target group(s) they intend to serve - 1. young adults age 18 to 24; 2. adults age 18 and older; and/or 3. dislocated workers.

This RFP is intended to establish and strengthen collaborative partnerships between training programs, workforce development providers, and employers. Training programs need not be the provider of workforce development services, but they must have committed partners who will refer potential participants for training and provide additional services. Examples of additional services include but are not limited to: career counseling, job search assistance, supportive services, access to workshops (resume preparation, interview skills, etc). Successful respondents to this RFP will be required to partner with the PA CareerLink system for referrals, eligibility determination, and more.

Timeline:

Release of RFP:                                                                      September 11, 2020

Questions regarding this RFP due:                                     September 30, 2020 (5:00 PM EDT)

Proposal due date:                                                                 October 12, 2020 (9:00 AM EDT)

Selection of providers:                                                          October 23, 2020

Start of contracts:                                                                  November 1, 2020

Updated: October 6, 2020