Request for Proposals 08 001 Bidders Conference Workforce

Request for Proposals #08 -001 Bidder’s Conference Workforce Investment Act Title I In-School & Out-of School Youth Academy Programs 1

About the Network Administered by the City of Long Beach Coordinates and brokers services to communities Supports workforce needs residents and businesses Service area includes: n n Lomita Long Beach Signal Hill Torrance 2

Purpose of Solicitation Select qualified organizations and partnerships to provide services Ensure balance of services among cities Focus strategies on youth 16 -21 yo Emphasize efforts to out-of-school yth Serve economically disadvantaged that have 1 or more identified barrier 3

Anticipated Service Levels Approx. $1. 4 M available over 2 Years Approximately 375 youth served 7/1/08 – 6/30/10 An estimated 3 -8 contracts will be awarded for services that span 24 -month period Estimated that 2/3 of funding awarded to out-of-school youth projects 4

Program Design Successful Strategies Collaborate, Collaborate n n n Education, business, labor, social services and CBOs Strategies that link community colleges, adult schools, ROP programs, K-12 learning, and other vocational training programs with business and industry (Letters of commitment/leveraging to document) Expose youth to high-growth/high-demand industries and foster awareness of career pathways Academic achievement and improvement Supportive services and resources for youth to achieve successful outcomes 5

Program Design Required Elements Outreach, Recruitment and Orientation Eligibility/Initial Certification Basic Skills Assessment Enrollment and Case Management Work-Readiness Skills Training Occupational Skills Training Exiting and Reporting Performance Outcomes Supportive and Referral Services Follow-up Services Remaining WIA-Required Elements 6

Program Design Basic Skills Assessment Initial basic skills assessment (TABE) for all participants All deficient youth must receive remediation in the area of deficiency and a basic skills goal must be set Post-test must be administered to determine a functioning level / grade level increase Non-basic skills deficient youth may also participate in remediation activities 7

Program Design Work-Readiness Training All must receive work-readiness training that address, at minimum, the following: n n n Job search techniques, application completion and resumes Interviewing skills and attire Appropriate workplace behavior, ethics, and leadership Communication skills, working in teams, conflict resolution Financial literacy and responsibility Incorporate info that further exposes youth to high-growth/high-demand occupations/industries 8

Program Design Occupational Skills/Industry Certificates All must receive occupational skills training that focuses on a high-growth/high-demand occupation(s)/industry(ies) Training may include apprenticeships, vocational (classroom) training, or other activity that provide career-specific, professional, technical or advanced training All youth participating in the sub-contractor’s program are expected to earn an industryrecognized certificate 9

Program Design Occupational Skills/Industry Certificates Organizations are encouraged to incorporate career exploration activities in program design…further exposing youth to high-growth/high-demand occupation(s)/industry(ies): n n Work experience/internship and on-the-job training Summer employment and year-round job placement Job shadowing, mentoring, interviews with industry leaders, guest speakers series, demonstrations and field trips Entrepreneurial/Business start-up and volunteer opportunities 10

Program Design Who Allowed to Issue Industry-Recognized Certificates State boards of education, State boards governing community colleges and universities State licensing boards for private schools, State education associations Integrated post-secondary or higher education reporting units State Department of Professional or Occupational Regulation Professional, industry, or employer organizations or product manufacturers or developers Training institutions/providers, Adult Basic Education providers (GED/equivalent testing agencies) Registered apprenticeship programs, Office of Job Corps 11

Program Performance WIA Youth Performance Measures Federal Waiver for State: Common Measures Network has released Addendum 1 to RFP WIA Youth Performance Measures Replaces performance measures previously referenced in the Program Performance section of the RFP, numbers 1 -9 12

Submission Instructions/ Reminders Number and re-state questions in same order as they appear in the RFP document Answer all questions with sufficient detail Complete, sign and submit all requested/required forms and documentation Narrative response max. # pages: 20 Insurance Requirements March 17, 2008; 4: 00 p. m. ; no postmarks; must be in-hand 13

Budget If partnership, Lead Applicant accepts fiscal responsibility Budget section includes narrative, Budget Form (and Budget Detail) & Match Form captures Optional Cash Match, as well as Leveraging with Partners In-Kind vs. Cash Match 14

QUESTIONS w. Additional information posts to web site w. Bidder’s Conferences info w. Q & A submissions w. Final questions deadline: March 12, 2008; 4: 00 p. m. w www. pacificgatewayworkforce. com, click on Contracting Opportunities w Labor Market Info links at same web site 15