Welding Training and Employment Services

The City of York, Pennsylvania is seeking a general consultant to design and deliver a comprehensive welding training and employment pathway for returning citizens in Philadelphia. The agency is trying to solve the problem of limited access to safe, sustainable welding careers for individuals with criminal justice backgrounds. This initiative aims to address participants' most urgent re-entry and employment needs during their critical transition period. The scope of work covers participant engagement and enrollment, individualized case management, workforce navigation, and access to stabilization supports. The selected provider must assess participants for welding readiness, physical capacity, and safety requirements to ensure they begin training with strong soft skills, reliability, and career-focused mindsets. Additionally, the provider must prepare participants for industry-recognized certification exams through skills assessments and mock testing, cover or arrange testing logistics, and guarantee job placement in unsubsidized employment for all participants who successfully complete the training and obtain certifications. Eligible bidders must perform the work offsite within the United States. The agency is requesting budget proposals for a contract period that will run for one year. The source document does not specify further evaluation criteria or key dates for this opportunity.