1. REGION Q Request for Proposals
3/27/2015
REGION Q Request for Proposals
Bidders’ Conference
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
Youth Program
Program Year 2015

2. AGENDA Welcome & Purpose Region Q Website
Overview of Request for Proposal
Purpose of RFP
Target Populations
Program Design
Performance Standards
Financial Information
Proposal Instructions
Questions and Answers

3. REGION Q WEBSITES

4. Region Q Five County Region:
Overview of RFP
Funding Period: July 1, 2015– June 30, 2016
Possible Extension of Contract - 1 Year
Region Q Five County Region:
BEAUFORT
BERTIE
HERTFORD
MARTIN
PITT

5. PURPOSE OF RFP
The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit competitive proposals from qualified organizations for funding of comprehensive youth services and activities under the Workforce Innovative and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Proposals are to be submitted to serve a combination of in-school and out-of-school youth. Proposals should be based on youth development principles and best practices that support, motivate, and prepare youth for continuing educational achievements, successful transition into adulthood, and long-term success in employment.

6. PURPOSE OF RFP
Region Q is seeking an innovative and original program design for this proposal that indicates a clear approach to delivering a broad range of comprehensively designed, fully integrated and coordinated services. The contract will be awarded to the service provider who can showcase a creative and groundbreaking approach to serving youth.

7. TARGET POPULATIONS Eligible Youth
Be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen; and,
Resident in Beaufort, Bertie, Hertford, Martin or Pitt County; and,
Comply with the military Selective Service Act; if applicable
WIOA Funded Services may be provided to In-School and Out-Of-School youth.

8. Out-of-School Youth Not attending any school Age 16 – 24
And be identified as one or more of the following
A school dropout
A youth who is within the age of compulsory school attendance, but has not attended school for at least the most recent complete school year calendar quarter
A recipient of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent who is a low-income individual and is‑
Basic skills deficient; or
An English language learner
An individual who is subject to the juvenile or adult justice system

9. Out-of-School Youth Not attending any school Age 16 – 24
And be identified as one or more of the following
A homeless individual, a homeless child or youth, a runaway, in foster care or has aged out of the foster care system, a child eligible for assistance under the Social Security Act, or in an out-of-home placement.
An individual who is pregnant or parenting
A youth who is an individual with a disability
A low-income individual who requires additional assistance to enter or complete an educational program or to secure or hold employment.

10. In School Youth Attending school (as defined by State Law)
Between the ages of 16 and 21
A low-income individual
And be identified as one or more of the following:
Basic skills deficient
An English language learner
An offender
A homeless individual, a homeless child or youth, a runaway, in foster care or has aged out of the foster care system, a child eligible for assistance under the Social Security Act, or in an out-of-home placement.

11. In School Youth Attending school (as defined by State Law)
Between the ages of 16 and 21
A low-income individual
And be identified as one or more of the following:
Pregnant and parenting
A youth who is an individual with a disability
An individual who requires additional assistance to complete an educational program or to secure or hold employment.
* Not more than 5% of in school youth may have the requires additional assistance barrier. Sec 129(3)(B)

12. groundbreaking approach not “business as usual”
PROGRAM DESIGN
creative
comprehensively designed
fresh approach
groundbreaking approach
not “business as usual”

13. WIOA Youth Programs Must Provide
3/27/2015
WIOA Youth Programs Must Provide
an objective assessment of the academic levels, skill levels, and service needs of each participant.
service strategies for each participant.
activities leading to the attainment of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, or a recognized post-secondary credential.
preparation for post-secondary educational and training opportunities.
strong linkages between academic instruction and occupational education that lead to the attainment of recognized post-secondary credentials.
preparation for unsubsidized employment opportunities, in appropriate cases.
effective connections to employers in in-demand industry sectors and occupations of the local and regional labor markets.

14. Five Components of Service
Education
Career Pathways
Career Experience
Leadership Development
Mentoring

15. 14 Program Elements
Tutoring, study skills training, instruction, and evidence-based dropout prevention and recovery strategies
Alternative secondary school services or dropout recovery services
Paid and unpaid work experiences that have as a component academic and occupational education which may include:
Summer employment opportunities and other employment opportunities available throughout the school year
Pre-apprenticeship programs
Internships and job shadowing
On-the-job training opportunities
Occupational skills training, which shall include priority consideration for training programs that lead to recognized post-secondary credentials that are aligned with in-demand industry sectors or occupations in the local area
Education offered concurrently with and in the same context as workforce preparation activities and training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster

16. 14 Program Elements
Leadership development opportunities, which may include community service and peer-centered activities
Supportive services
Adult mentoring for a period of participation and a subsequent period, for a total of no less than 12 months
Follow up services for no less than 12 months after the completion of participation
Comprehensive guidance and counseling
Financial literacy education
Entrepreneurial skills training
Services that provides labor market and employment information about in-demand industry sectors or occupations available in the local area
Activities that help youth prepare for and transition to postsecondary education and training

17. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
WIOA
Placed in Employment or Education
Credential Attainment
Literacy & Numeracy Gains
Retention
Median Earnings

18. Region Q Youth Programs
Beaufort County
Martin County
1385 John Small Avenue
407 East Boulevard
Washington, NC 27889
Williamston, NC 27892
Phone:
Phone:
Fax:
Fax:
Bertie County
Pitt County
1001 King Street
3101 Bismarck Street
Windsor, NC 27983
Greenville, NC 2783
Phone:
Phone:
Fax:
Fax:
Hertford County
109 Community College Road
H B Suggs Community Center
Ahoskie, NC 27910
3632 South George Street, Farmville, NC 27828
Phone:
Fax:  
Phone:

19. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Cost Reimbursement Contract
Programs must serve a minimum of 75% out-of- school youth and may serve up to 25% in-school youth.
Proposed budgets must reflect at least 75% expenditures for out-of-school youth, and no more than 25% expenditures for in-school youth.
The 75% requirement should be viewed as a minimum expenditure and enrollment level for out-of-school youth.

20. Work Based Learning
At least 20 percent of local Youth formula funds must be used for work experiences, such as summer and year-round employment, pre-apprenticeship, on-the-job training, or internships and job shadowing.

21. PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS
Deadline for the Request for Proposal
Original signed RFP and five (5) additional copies must be received by 2:00 pm EDT, Friday, April 24, 2015.
–EST
Electronic copies, faxes, and late submissions will not be accepted. The completed RFPs are to be submitted or delivered to the attention of Walter Dorsey, Workforce Development Director, Mid-East Commission, the administrative entity for the Region Q Workforce Development Board’s Programs. (as shown below)
Walter Dorsey, Workforce Development Director
Mid-East Commission
1385 John Small Avenue
Washington, NC 27889

22. Proposals Must Include:
Page Numbers
(1) One copy labeled “Original”
(5) Five additional copies of RFP
Submitted in 3-ring binder
Completion of all forms
Tabbed
Proposal Format and Required Forms in Order

23. REMEMBER…..
AFTER THE BIDDERS’ CONFERENCE, STAFF WILL RESPOND ONLY TO WRITTEN QUESTIONS RECEIVED BY MARCH 27, 2015, 5:00 PM.

24. QUESTIONS
AND
ANSWERS

25. REGION Q
PROGAMS

26. REGION Q WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM
Region Q Workforce Investment Consortium is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities