Notice of Intent to Sole Source – South Carolina Department of Education Workforce Readiness Consulting

The South Carolina Department of Education seeks senior‑level workforce‑readiness consulting and implementation support to expand statewide workforce development initiatives. The selected consultant will deliver strategic planning, align education and workforce programs, engage stakeholders, develop employer partnerships, provide policy support, coordinate funding, and create data‑driven evaluation frameworks. This is a sole‑source award to Laura L. McKinney for a total contract value of $100,000. • Strategic planning and alignment of education‑workforce programs across the state. • Stakeholder and employer partnership development, including policy and funding coordination. • Design and implementation of data collection, evaluation, and reporting mechanisms for workforce initiatives.