CYEP CareerHub Academy Vendor Services for Regional Career Preparation and Employment Pathways

The WorkPlace is seeking qualifications from USA-based organizations to deliver the CYEP CareerHub Academy for youth ages 16 to 21 in Southwestern Connecticut. Three selected organizations will each receive a $25,000 flat-rate contract to serve approximately 50 youth through an eight-week, 80-hour model using required curriculum and procedures. Vendors must assign qualified instructional and administrative staff, complete background checks, maintain appropriate insurance, and submit required electronic timesheets and reports. Eligible applicants include community-based organizations and other qualified entities that are authorized to do business in Connecticut. Submissions, limited to 12 pages excluding required attachments, must include a cover sheet, relevant experience, program approach, budget narrative, certificate of insurance, and required forms. Proposals must be submitted via email to Cathy Patton by 4:00 PM EST on November 18, 2026. A virtual bidders' conference takes place on November 4, 2026, and written questions are due November 6, 2026. Proposals will be evaluated on organizational capacity, program approach, budget narrative, and facility and technology capacity.