RFI FOR SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH

RFI FOR SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH

Date of Issue: March 20, 2018

Applications Due: April 13, 2018 by 4:00PM

Submission to: Sally Redpath, sally.redpath@vermont.gov and
Rose Lucenti, rose.lucenti@vermont.gov


FY 2018 Summer Employment Opportunity Funds Available


The Vermont Department of Labor (VDOL) announces the availability of funds to award grants to organizations having the capacity to deliver a Summer Employment Opportunity (SEO) that links academics, occupational skills learning, and career pathways. Grants will begin when the grant paperwork has been signed by all parties and will end September 30, 2018.

REQUIREMENT: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires any programs funded by youth formula funds to use 75% of those funds in service to out-of-school youth ages 16-24. This

requirement will be closely monitored and enforced by the Vermont Department of Labor.

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: Applications will be accepted from public or private non-profit organizations.

These grants must include the following WIOA requirements:

1. All grantees must provide academics, occupational skills learning, and career pathway guidance to all participants.
2. The priority for the Summer Employment Opportunity is to serve out of school youth.

To receive more information and/or an application, please contact: Rose Lucenti rose.lucenti@vermont.gov or Sally Redpath sally.redpath@vermont.gov

Applications are due by April 13, 2018 by 4:00 PM

To receive an application packet, please contact Rose Lucenti at rose.lucenti@vermont.gov, or by phone: 802-828-4321 or Sally Redpath at sally.redpath@vermont.gov , or by phone: 802-828-4394.

Terms and Conditions: As a public-sector organization, the Vermont Department of Labor (VDOL) is required to solicit formal bids through an RFI process.