Exploration and Employment Preparation Program Services
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TIMELINE
Pre-proposal webinar: April 23rd, 2026
Deadline for questions: April 27th, 2026
Bid/Proposal submittal date and time: May 14th, 2026
Contract term: July 1st, 2026 – June 30th, 2027
QUESTION DEADLINE
Issuing Agency
City Of Chicago Department Of Family And Support Services
Organization overview and procurement intelligence available on paid plans.
DESCRIPTION
The government authority in Chicago, Illinois seeks a vendor to deliver exploration and employment preparation program services for young adults aged 18–24. The initiative focuses on offering pre-apprenticeship services, educational support, occupational skills training, leadership development, and high-quality post-program placement opportunities. Vendors must provide responsive, empathetic, trauma-informed support for individuals facing significant employment challenges and housing instability.
The ideal program will have a robust workforce development infrastructure, successful experience with job readiness training, paid work-based learning, direct employer connections, and the integration of industry-aligned training, recognized credentials, supportive services, mentorship, and employer-connected experiential learning. The goal is to help youth and young adults with complex and interconnected barriers build increased work readiness, obtain credentials, improve employment-related skills, and develop stronger engagement with supportive networks. The contract period is one year.
Source attribution
This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.