Description
The County of Camden is seeking proposals for Job Training and Workforce Investment Services for Camden City Youth. The goal of the program is to provide employment access and opportunities for youth in areas with higher rates of arrests, specifically for Black and Hispanic males and females who are no longer attending high school in Camden City. The program aims to provide a positive, healing atmosphere that propels young people to build strong futures and break the cycle of violence and poverty in Camden, NJ. The selected firm will be required to provide services such as job training, workforce development, and trauma-informed care. The firm will also be required to submit monthly, quarterly, and end-of-year reports, as well as participate in a web-based data system.
• The program will serve Black and Hispanic youth, males and females, between the ages of 14-21 who are disengaged from the Camden City School System.
• The program will provide job training and workforce development opportunities that include trauma-informed approaches to best support young people as they work to overcome systemic barriers and cycles of violence, crime, and poverty.
• The program will connect young people to opportunities that foster and develop their technology skills and connect them to viable employment opportunities.
• The program will provide a detailed description of the referral/intake process and terms of discharge planning, including a 30, 60, 90-day follow-up.
• The program will provide proof of cultural diversity, race equity, and gender-specific training as required by the Juvenile Justice Commission and the Camden County Youth Services Commission.