Description
The City of Worcester is soliciting proposals to deliver a comprehensive Youth Workforce Development program under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for the MassHire Central Region Workforce Board. The contract is a cost‑reimbursement, one‑year agreement beginning July 1 2026, with an optional second‑year renewal. The contractor will be responsible for program administration, staffing, training, supportive services, work‑experience activities, and all required reporting and compliance.
• Provide education, occupational‑skill training, credentialing, and employment services for out‑of‑school youth in 38 municipalities of Southern Worcester County.
• Deliver supportive services (child‑care, transportation, counseling, mentorship) and ensure at least 20 % of funds are spent on work‑experience activities.
• Manage program administration, data collection, fiscal oversight, and coordination with MassHire and the City, complying with federal, state, and local regulations.