Description
The State of Delaware’s Workforce Development Board is seeking a qualified provider to deliver a comprehensive In‑School Youth (ISY) program for Delaware‑resident youth ages 14‑21. The vendor must furnish career exploration, counseling, trauma‑informed mental‑health services, occupational‑skills training aligned to high‑demand occupations, and paid/unpaid work‑experience (WEX) opportunities, while meeting all 14 mandatory WIOA youth elements and a 25 % WEX spend requirement. The contract runs July 1 2025 through June 30 2026 with up‑to‑four optional one‑year extensions, and the total funding pool is $2.1 million. Proposals are evaluated on demonstrated ability, program design, outcomes, cost, employer participation, digital‑literacy and AI components.
• Serve Delaware‑school‑enrolled youth (14‑21) with low‑income or other WIOA‑eligible status.
• Provide case‑managed services, Individual Service Strategies, and post‑exit follow‑up for 12 months.
• Secure at least three employer partners, allocate ≥25 % of budget to WEX wages, and embed digital‑literacy/AI training.
• Submit a detailed budget (no overhead/profit line) and meet mandatory pre‑bid meeting attendance.