Transcript REGION Q Request for Proposals Bidders’ Conference

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity
Act
Youth Program
Program Year 2015
AGENDA
Welcome & Purpose
Region Q Website
Overview of Request for Proposal
Purpose of RFP
Target Populations
Program Design
Performance Standards
Financial Information
Proposal Instructions
Questions and Answers
REGION Q WEBSITES
www.regionqwdb.org
www.regionqyouthatwork.org
OVERVIEW OF RFP
Funding Period: July 1, 2015– June 30, 2016
Possible Extension of Contract - 1 Year
Region Q Five County Region:
BEAUFORT
BERTIE
HERTFORD
MARTIN
PITT
PURPOSE OF RFP
The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is
to solicit competitive proposals from qualified
organizations for funding of comprehensive youth
services and activities under the Workforce
Innovative and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Proposals
are to be submitted to serve a combination of inschool and out-of-school youth. Proposals should be
based on youth development principles and best
practices that support, motivate, and prepare youth
for continuing educational achievements, successful
transition into adulthood, and long-term success in
employment.
PURPOSE OF RFP
Region Q is seeking an innovative and
original program design for this proposal
that indicates a clear approach to delivering
a broad range of comprehensively designed,
fully integrated and coordinated services.
The contract will be awarded to the service
provider who can showcase a creative and
groundbreaking approach to serving youth.
TARGET POPULATIONS
Eligible Youth
WIOA Funded Services may be provided
to In-School and Out-Of-School youth.
Be a US
citizen or
eligible noncitizen; and,
Resident in
Beaufort, Bertie,
Hertford, Martin
or Pitt County;
and,
Comply with
the military
Selective
Service Act; if
applicable
Out-of-School Youth
1. Not attending any school
2. Age 16 – 24
3. And be identified as one or more of the following
a. A school dropout
b. A youth who is within the age of compulsory school
attendance, but has not attended school for at least
the most recent complete school year calendar
quarter
c. A recipient of a secondary school diploma or its
recognized equivalent who is a low-income individual
and isi. Basic skills deficient; or
ii. An English language learner
d. An individual who is subject to the juvenile or adult
justice system
Out-of-School Youth
1. Not attending any school
2. Age 16 – 24
3. And be identified as one or more of the following
e. A homeless individual, a homeless child or youth,
a runaway, in foster care or has aged out of the
foster care system, a child eligible for assistance
under the Social Security Act, or in an out-ofhome placement.
f. An individual who is pregnant or parenting
g. A youth who is an individual with a disability
h. A low-income individual who requires additional
assistance to enter or complete an educational
program or to secure or hold employment.
In School Youth
1. Attending school (as defined by State Law)
2. Between the ages of 16 and 21
3. A low-income individual
4. And be identified as one or more of the
following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Basic skills deficient
An English language learner
An offender
A homeless individual, a homeless child or youth,
a runaway, in foster care or has aged out of the
foster care system, a child eligible for assistance
under the Social Security Act, or in an out-ofhome placement.
In School Youth
1. Attending school (as defined by State Law)
2. Between the ages of 16 and 21
3. A low-income individual
4. And be identified as one or more of the
following:
e. Pregnant and parenting
f. A youth who is an individual with a
disability
g. An individual who requires additional
assistance to complete an educational
program or to secure or hold employment.
* Not more than 5% of in school youth may have the
requires additional assistance barrier. Sec 129(3)(B)
PROGRAM DESIGN
creative
comprehensively designed
fresh approach
groundbreaking approach
not “business as usual”
WIOA Youth Programs Must
Provide
• an objective assessment of the academic levels, skill levels,
and service needs of each participant.
• service strategies for each participant.
• activities leading to the attainment of a secondary school
diploma or its recognized equivalent, or a recognized postsecondary credential.
• preparation for post-secondary educational and training
opportunities.
• strong linkages between academic instruction and
occupational education that lead to the attainment of
recognized post-secondary credentials.
• preparation for unsubsidized employment opportunities, in
appropriate cases.
• effective connections to employers in in-demand industry
sectors and occupations of the local and regional labor
markets.
Five Components of Service
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Education
Career Pathways
Career Experience
Leadership Development
Mentoring
14 Program Elements
1) Tutoring, study skills training, instruction, and evidence-based
dropout prevention and recovery strategies
2) Alternative secondary school services or dropout recovery
services
3) Paid and unpaid work experiences that have as a component
academic and occupational education which may include:
a) Summer employment opportunities and other employment
opportunities available throughout the school year
b) Pre-apprenticeship programs
c) Internships and job shadowing
d) On-the-job training opportunities
4) Occupational skills training, which shall include priority
consideration for training programs that lead to recognized
post-secondary credentials that are aligned with in-demand
industry sectors or occupations in the local area
5) Education offered concurrently with and in the same context as
workforce preparation activities and training for a specific
occupation or occupational cluster
14 Program Elements
6) Leadership development opportunities, which may include
community service and peer-centered activities
7) Supportive services
8) Adult mentoring for a period of participation and a
subsequent period, for a total of no less than 12 months
9) Follow up services for no less than 12 months after the
completion of participation
10) Comprehensive guidance and counseling
11) Financial literacy education
12) Entrepreneurial skills training
13) Services that provides labor market and employment
information about in-demand industry sectors or
occupations available in the local area
14) Activities that help youth prepare for and transition to
postsecondary education and training
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
WIOA
Placed in Employment or Education
Credential Attainment
Literacy & Numeracy Gains
Retention
Median Earnings
Region Q Youth Programs
Beaufort County Youth@Work
1385 John Small Avenue
Washington, NC 27889
Phone: 252.946.3116
Fax: 252.946.8700
Martin County Youth@Work
407 East Boulevard
Williamston, NC 27892
Phone: 252.792.7816
Fax: 252.792.2479
Bertie County Youth@Work
1001 King Street
Windsor, NC 27983
Phone: 252.794.5616
Fax: 252.794.5684
Pitt County Youth@Work
3101 Bismarck Street
Greenville, NC 2783
Phone: 252.355.9067
Fax: 252.355.9075
Hertford County Youth@Work
109 Community College Road
Ahoskie, NC 27910
Phone: 252.862.1200
Fax: 252.862-1270
Pitt County Youth@Work
H B Suggs Community Center
3632 South George Street,
Farmville, NC 27828
Phone: 252.753.6400
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Cost Reimbursement Contract
Programs must serve a minimum of 75% out-ofschool youth and may serve up to 25% in-school
youth.
Proposed budgets must reflect at least 75%
expenditures for out-of-school youth, and no
more than 25% expenditures for in-school
youth.
The 75% requirement should be viewed as a
minimum expenditure and enrollment level for
out-of-school youth.
Work Based Learning
 At least 20 percent of local Youth formula funds
must be used for work experiences, such as
summer and year-round employment, preapprenticeship, on-the-job training, or
internships and job shadowing.
PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS
Deadline for the Request for Proposal
Original signed RFP and five (5) additional copies must be received by
2:00 pm EDT, Friday, April 24, 2015.
www.time.gov –EST
Electronic copies, faxes, and late submissions will not be accepted.
The completed RFPs are to be submitted or delivered to the attention
of Walter Dorsey, Workforce Development Director, Mid-East
Commission, the administrative entity for the Region Q Workforce
Development Board’s Programs. (as shown below)
Walter Dorsey, Workforce Development Director
Mid-East Commission
1385 John Small Avenue
Washington, NC 27889
Proposals Must Include:
Page Numbers
(1) One copy labeled “Original”
(5) Five additional copies of RFP
Submitted in 3-ring binder
Completion of all forms
Tabbed
Proposal Format and Required Forms in Order
AFTER THE BIDDERS’
CONFERENCE, STAFF WILL
RESPOND ONLY TO WRITTEN
QUESTIONS RECEIVED BY MARCH
27, 2015, 5:00 PM.
QUESTIONS
AND
ANSWERS
Region Q Workforce Investment Consortium is an Equal
Opportunity Employer/Program
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for
individuals with disabilities