In School Youth

Services to at-risk in-school youth place a priority on high school dropout prevention, achievement of work readiness skills and recognized credentials, and placement in employment or post-secondary education. Career Pathways and work-based learning are to be promoted as leading approaches. Proposals should be based on youth development principles and best practices that support, motivate, and prepare youth for continuing educational achievements, transition into adulthood, and long-term success in employment. The proposed services design and implementation strategies must be age appropriate, provide a customized mix of services to address individual needs and goals, and lead to attainment of the performance measures. Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: none