First Employment Readiness Program Consulting Services

The City of Linden, New Jersey requires a USA-based vendor to provide consulting services for its First Employment Readiness Program. The selected consultant must design economic development strategies that align worker and business needs, create pathways out of poverty through job readiness training, assist residents in securing family-sustaining employment, and help local employers recruit and retain skilled personnel. Performance of all work will occur offsite for a one-year contract term. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to apply. Applicants must submit their proposals digitally through email or an online portal, though a specific submission deadline is omitted from the source text. Interested parties must submit all questions regarding the opportunity no later than October 26, 2026. The buyer is currently seeking proposals and has not provided specific budget limits.