Specifications include, but are not limited to: The purpose of this REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL is to establish contracts with multiple bidders, each in the amount of up to $100,000 for the Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) for regional and/or statewide partners to expand the infrastructure of registered apprenticeships across New Hampshire. All Apprenticeship Building America (ABA) grant partners are required to focus on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access (DEIA) to pre-apprenticeships and Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAP’s). The Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) seeks to improve statewide apprenticeship resources and networks by establishing four Regional Apprenticeship Hubs that align with community college partner geographic locations. The main purpose of the Regional Hubs is to support the needs of industry in the development and expansion of Pre-Apprenticeships and Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAP’s) across a spectrum of sectors and occupations, including the stateidentified in-demand industries: Healthcare, Technology, Manufacturing, Construction, Hospitality, Transportation/Logistics, and Education/ Childcare. This apprenticeship Hub model is aligned with and supports state goals, objectives, and plans; all of which reference and support the expansion of RAPs as an immediate and critical solution to developing workforce talent. Through this four-year effort, CCSNH seeks to engage at least 50-100 employers and enroll 500-700 participants in RAPs, as well as develop 32 new Pre-Apprenticeship programs whilst expanding 60 existing Pre- Apprenticeships. Underscoring this work is the promotion of greater inclusion, equity, diversity and access to these workforce solutions whereby at least 30% of participants will be from underserved populations.
