Description
The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is seeking a secure, Chromebook-compatible software platform for comprehensive career exploration and aptitude assessment. The platform should provide a variety of validated and reliable assessment tools, including personality-based assessments, interest inventories, skills assessments, aptitude tests, and value-based assessments. It should also offer career exploration resources, personalized recommendations, training, action planning, and goal setting features. The platform must be accessible, user-friendly, and adaptable to the specific needs of the target audience. The contract will be for an initial term of one year, with the option to extend for up to four additional one-year periods.
Some key features and requirements of the platform include:
• Running on Chromebooks with Allow Listed required websites and no external links
• Providing comprehensive information on various career fields, educational requirements, and labor market trends
• Enabling individuals to create personalized career plans and identify skill gaps
• Equipping users with the tools and information to successfully navigate job searches, interviews, and career transitions
• Meeting accessibility requirements, including compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and the Colorado Accessibility Standards
• Meeting insurance requirements, including providing a certificate of insurance evidencing coverage for the types and amounts of insurance required by the contract
• Meeting technical requirements, including initial capacity for approximately 6,000 unique users annually and support for a minimum of 300 concurrent sessions during peak operational hours
• Meeting security and data privacy requirements, including compliance with relevant regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Providing a training platform for further education in areas identified as careers of interest
• Offering robust reporting capabilities to track user progress, identify trends, and evaluate program effectiveness