Employment, Advancement and Retention Network Services

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Reading, Pennsylvania, United StatesPosted about 2 months agoDeadline: April 30th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Pennsylvania seeks a provider to operate the EARN program, delivering employment, training, and retention services to support economic stability for residents.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

BUDGET

Estimate

$250,000 – $500,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Issue RFP: March 17th, 2026

Pre-Proposal Conference: April 8th, 2026

Cutoff for Submission of Written Questions: April 17th, 2026

Deadline for Submission of Proposals: April 30th, 2026

Opening of Submitted Proposals: April 30th, 2026

County’s Review of Proposals: April 30th – May 11th, 2026

Notify Short List Firms: May 12th, 2026

Interview Short List Firms: May 14th – May 19th, 2026

Issue Notice of Contract Award: May 28th, 2026

Commencement of Work: July 1st, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 17th, 2026

Issuing Agency

County Of Berks

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Pennsylvania is seeking proposals from organizations to operate the Employment, Advancement and Retention Network (EARN) program in partnership with the designated one-stop operator. The selected provider will design and implement a comprehensive program intended to support individuals in achieving family economic stability through employment, advancement, and retention services.

The program should incorporate human-centered design principles and offer a diverse range of services tailored to participant needs. These services may include access to education and training opportunities, case management, coaching, licensed counseling, and peer-to-peer experiences. Providers will be expected to facilitate career pathway development by focusing on job placement and retention for individuals referred from the county.

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2026, and all questions must be submitted by April 17, 2026.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.