Description
The Ohio Department of Development, through Shawnee State University, is seeking a qualified vendor to design, develop, and deliver a pilot Appalachian Leadership Academy for emerging and mid‑career leaders across Appalachian Ohio. The contractor will be responsible for creating a curriculum map, session plans, participant and facilitator materials, delivering six‑to‑eight leadership‑development sessions (in‑person, virtual, or blended), providing individual or small‑group coaching, administering pre‑ and post‑program assessments, and delivering a train‑the‑trainer knowledge‑transfer package. The program must launch in fall 2026, conclude by June 5 2027 (or 90 days after the final session), and culminate in a final report and comprehensive curriculum package retained by the university.
• Scope includes full curriculum design, session delivery, coaching, assessments, and knowledge‑transfer.
• Delivery format is flexible (in‑person, virtual, or blended) with no prescribed session cadence or length.
• Contractor must provide itemized fixed‑price proposal; total grant is $1 M, but no specific ceiling for this effort is disclosed.