REC-N-TEC PILOT INITIATIVE

The City of Cleveland is seeking proposals from qualified providers to deliver evidence-based programs that align with the City's efforts to bridge the digital divide and provide digital skills training and workforce development programs. The programs should be designed to support residents in developing vital workplace-related digital skills and should serve a minimum of three Neighborhood Resource and Recreation Centers. The provider will be expected to provide seasonal reports, assist with recruiting and retention efforts, and assist with securing additional funding to sustain the program past the one-year pilot phase. The key outcomes of the program include strengthened education-to-employment pipeline and community partnerships, inclusive and accessible digital skills training, and foundational and advanced digital fluency. • The program should be designed to serve working-age adolescents and/or adults. • The program should be evidence-based or research-based. • The provider should have experience in providing similar services. • The provider should have a plan for monitoring and evaluating the program. • The provider should have a plan for securing additional funding to sustain the program. • The program should be designed to meet the needs of vulnerable populations, including unsheltered residents, seniors, single parents, and justice-affected individuals.