Specifications include, but are not limited to: Ideal providers will be able to demonstrate experience or capacity in the following areas: Proactively engaging eligible adults, alumni, and community partners in developing programs and strategies Identifying and incorporating business needs in services to reflect industry demands Integration of new technology, data and virtual learning into their programs Providing culturally competent services to individuals and communities who identify as Black, Indigenous and people of color, immigrants, English Language learners, and/or persons having a disability Aligning services and resources through coordination with other employment services providers and community-based support services for eligible residents of suburban Hennepin County Connecting participants with work experience and training that prepares them for in-demand industries based on market research from reliable and up to date sources Enhancing career pathways through apprenticeship and internship opportunities Preparing participants with short-term prevocational skills, services and supports (i.e., job readiness) Career Services: WIOA authorizes “career services” for adults and dislocated workers. There are three types of “career services”: basic career services (sec.134(c)(2)(A)(i)-(xi) of WIOA), individualized career services (sec. 134(c)(2)(A)(xii) of WIOA), and follow-up services. Career services under this approach provide local areas and service providers with flexibility to target services to the individualized needs of the customer (20 CFR 680 Subpart A §680.120-§680.160, TEGL 19-16, DEED WIOA Adult & Dislocated Worker Allowable Activities Policy).
