Specifications include, but are not limited to: The purpose of the Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit sealed proposals to establish a contract through competitive negotiations for the procurement of state-level youth development services to increase high school graduation rates and make successful transitions to post-secondary education or meaningful employment for New Mexico’s high school students, particularly students identified as at-risk. . The Offeror will provide and implement a researched-based school-to-career transition program. . The Offeror will connect and develop working relationships with local school districts and New Mexico industry and employers to provide students exposure to career pathways, employability opportunities, and, to the extent possible, industry-recognized credentials for leadership programs that are recognized by postsecondary institutions and/or industry. . Connect and develop working relationships with local school districts and New Mexico industry and employers to provide students exposure to career pathways, employability opportunities, and, to the extent possible, industry-recognized credentials for leadership programs that are recognized by postsecondary institutions and/or industry. . Provide technical assistance and training to school administrators and other identified key local education agency staff of participating schools to implement the leadership program with fidelity. . Conduct periodical school visits and site program reviews to ensure conformity with the model program performance standards. The percentage of schools visited shall be agreed upon with PED’s College and Career Readiness Bureau.
