Apprenticeship and Trade Training Services

The government authority in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking a contractor to provide ongoing, industry-recognized, credentialed apprenticeship and trade training services directly tied to the local labor market. The agency needs to solve the problem of preparing participants for trade careers by offering educational, career interest, aptitude, and placement assessments. The selected provider must also connect participants to basic education, high school diploma, or equivalency programs with the ultimate goal of passing apprenticeship exams. The scope of work requires the contractor to work directly with trade unions and employers to train and hire participants. The contractor must provide or refer participants to learning services to increase placement test scores, and deliver industry-recognized training, tutoring, and test preparation. Additionally, the contractor must maintain employer and union partnerships to create pathways to apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, unsubsidized employment, or other approved occupational placements, while providing documented job placement assistance for participants whose circumstances make apprenticeship unsuitable. Eligible bidders must perform all work onsite within the United States. The agency is looking for budget proposals to fund these services. The contract period will span one year, and bidders must submit all questions no later than June 01, 2026.