Open Opportunities

Below you will find a list of current request for proposals. Be sure to check back for new opportunities as they become available.

Work Ready Philadelphia Summer 2010 Request for Proposals

The Philadelphia Council for College and Career Success, a subcommittee of the Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board, is announcing the release of a Request for Proposals, to allocate federal and foundation funds which will be available as of April 5, 2010.  These funds will support the 2010 WorkReady summer programs for youth in Philadelphia.
 
A Bidders' Conference will be held on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the offices of the Philadelphia Youth Network, 714 Market Street, Suite 304, Philadelphia. All applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the Bidders’ Conference. 
 
Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Intent to Apply by Friday January 22 2010.  The LOI should be faxed to the attention of Sara Olson at 267-502-3868.

Proposals are due Friday February 12 2010 by 12:00 p.m.  Please note that late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.  For additional information please visit www.pyninc.org

» WorkReady Summer 2010 RFP
» WorkReady Summer 2010 Narrative (Word)
» WorkReady Summer 2010 Attachments (Word)
» WorkReady Summer 2010 Budget (Excel)

Philadelphia Workforce Investment Area Local Operational Plan

In collaboration with its operational partners, the Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board (WIB) has developed a Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Title I Operational Plan.  This plan outlines the proposed operational framework to guide the investment of federal funding provided through Title I of the federal Workforce Investment Act for adults, recently laid-off workers, and young people in Philadelphia.  

» Download a copy of the Philadelphia WIA Title I Operational Plan
» Download a copy of the PA Department of Labor Approval Letter

Want to know how workforce stimulus funding is being spent in Philadelphia?

To invest the new workforce dollars strategically and effectively, the Philadelphia WIB and its partners developed an ARRA Workforce Implementation plan as required by the Commonwealth.  A final version of the plan was submitted to the Commonwealth on May 15.   

» ARRA Implementation Plan
 

Eligible Training Program/Provider (ETPP)

Organizations interested in providing occupational skills training to local One Stop (PA CareerLink) center participants are invited to submit an application for inclusion on the Statewide Eligible Training Program Provider list.  Applications are to be submitted via the Commonwealth's Comprehensive Workforce Development System at http://www.cwds.state.pa.us.  In advance, please download the following documents:

For an overview of the application process and step by step instructions, download the Training Provider Aide.

To review the high priority occupations for Philadelphia, download the 2009 Philadelphia High Priority Occupations List.

Please be advised that all courses must be licensed by an accrediting/licensing body and lead to occupations in the High Priority Occupations list.  Questions regarding this list or the process can be directed to Jamece Joyner at (215) 717-2010.

Industry Partnership Guidelines and Application 2008

To meet the growing and critical needs for workforce excellence, funding will be available to support the training needs of Industry Partnerships. Funds will be available to successful Partnerships in the Commonwealth's ten targeted industry clusters. Applicants seeking to develop new or expand existing Partnerships may be able to receive grants ranging from $5,000 to $85,000. Established Industry Partnerships may also submit a single application for additional Partnership support as well as training of incumbent workers. Successful Partnerships may be eligible to receive a maximum of $300,000 per application request for the training of incumbent workers, in addition to $5,000 to $85,000 to support the Partnership itself.

Applicants who wish to be considered for Industry Partnership funding must adhere to the deadlines indicated by the Pennsylvania WIB. The Philadelphia WIB review process timelines stem from the state's directive. Please see the Philadelphia WIB Application Guidelines for a full schedule of deadlines. For more information, please contact Angelica Haines at ahaines@pwib.org or (215) 717-2019.

» Download the Philadelphia WIB Application Guideline

» Download the 2008-2009 Industry Partnership Grant Application and Guidelines