Youth Social and Emotional Learning and Career Readiness

The City of Cincinnati is seeking a vendor to design and deliver a combined Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Career Readiness training program for youth ages 14-17 employed through City departments. The program should help youth build skills in self-awareness, emotional regulation, and decision-making, as well as prepare them for employment success through career exploration, interview preparation, and professional behavior. The selected vendor will be responsible for delivering interactive, in-person training sessions, adapting the curriculum for both large summer cohorts and smaller fall/spring cadet groups, and providing a detailed curriculum plan and schedule for each season. Key considerations for the City include the vendor's experience in delivering similar programs, their ability to deliver high-quality programming to large cohorts, and their commitment to promoting opportunities for small business enterprises. Some of the key aspects of the job include: • Delivering interactive, in-person SEL and job readiness training • Adapting sessions for both large summer cohorts and smaller fall/spring cadet groups • Providing a detailed curriculum plan and schedule for each season • Administering pre- and post-assessments to evaluate learning outcomes • Submitting attendance records, feedback summaries, and progress reports to City contacts • Coordinating with City departments to deliver the training program • Ensuring that the training is consistent, engaging, and age-appropriate