Department of Family and Support Services

Buyer seeks organizations to deliver industry-specific job training combined with career navigation and support services for Chicago's vulnerable residents. The program targets system-impacted individuals, returning residents, people with limited English proficiency, and those at risk of homelessness. Buyer aims to prepare participants for permanent employment at or above Chicago's minimum wage in high-demand industries.

• 4/7/2025 - Pre-Solicitation Conference
• 4/21/2025 - Deadline for Questions
• 6/2/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Experience serving vulnerable residents with favorable employment outcomes
• Expertise using career navigation for vulnerable Chicagoans
• Evidence of robust employer partnerships
• Currently funded workforce programming for Chicago residents
• Programs offering industry-recognized credentials

• Develop industry-specific job training curriculum in partnership with employers
• Provide comprehensive case management for vulnerable job seekers
• Deliver training resulting in industry-recognized credentials
• Offer career navigation services through dedicated Career Navigators
• Conduct outreach and recruitment targeting priority populations
• Create Individual Employment Plans for all participants
• Secure unsubsidized employment placements at or above minimum wage
• Provide retention support services for at least 90 days post-placement
• Establish employer partnerships in high-demand industries
• Implement trauma-informed service delivery approaches
• Connect participants to supportive wraparound services
• Track participant outcomes in Enterprise Case Management system
• Collect and analyze participant feedback
• Assist participants with job interviews and placement
• Develop linkage agreements with supportive service providers
• Submit detailed monthly progress reports
• Achieve 80% program completion rate
• Ensure 60% employment placement rate
• Meet 55% 90-day job retention rate
• Target 75% of enrollments from priority populations