Description
The Washington State Employment Security Department, on behalf of Career Connect Washington and NOAA’s Climate Resilience Regional Challenge (CRRC), seeks qualified organizations to act as Program Builders. The selected builder will design, develop, expand, or enhance Career Explore, Career Prep, or Career Launch pathways that create a skilled workforce for coastal‑resilience and adaptation work across Washington’s coastal communities and related sectors. Funding is approximately $1 million total, with individual contract values ranging from $100‑200 k (up to $250 k). The effort will last 18 months (extendable to 24 months) beginning March 2027.
• Develop or improve curriculum, credentialing, and work‑based‑learning components focused on climate‑resilience occupations.
• Engage employers, educational institutions, tribal entities, and community organizations to build sustainable career pathways.
• Deliver a detailed work plan, budget, data‑collection and evaluation framework, equity/access strategy, and final reporting package.