California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development

Buyer seeks a Fiscal Agent to administer the California Film Commission's Pilot Career Pathways Training Program. The program targets underserved communities for entry into film and television industry jobs. Buyer requires administrator to manage funds, select training providers, track outcomes, and create pathways to employment. The program aims to improve access to workforce development in the entertainment industry.

• 4/18/2025 - Questions Deadline
• 4/21/2025 - Fiscal Agent Answers Posted
• 4/23/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 5/1/2025 - Notice of Intent to Award Posted
• 7/1/2025 - Program Start Date

• Not for profit fiscal agent
• Experience with jointly administered labor management training programs
• Respected training provider for motion picture technical skills
• Deep understanding of industry-wide recognized standards
• Extensive experience overseeing training for entertainment industry

• Manage annual fund of $1,500,000 for training programs over 5 years
• Solicit bids from qualified training providers through RFP process
• Track incoming funds and provide refunds when needed
• Develop outreach plan for recruiting participants from underserved communities
• Identify occupational shortages in film and television industry
• Monitor attrition rates to forecast employment opportunities
• Maintain detailed project and fiscal records for review
• Implement record retention system for program documentation
• Collect outcome data tracking job placement, salary, employment length
• Submit financial and participant reports to California Film Commission
• Seek collaborative grants to enhance program effectiveness
• Develop articulated pathways to film industry jobs
• Track capacity in various job classifications
• Support life skills training for program participants
• Provide transportation assistance to underserved participants
• Supervise workforce development program efficiently
• Ensure alignment of resources for underserved job seekers
• Communicate with reviewers in timely and accurate manner
• Facilitate access to subcontractors efficiently
• Attend meetings with CFC as requested