Southern Mississippi Planning & Development District (SMPDD), as the fiscal agent for the Twin Districts Workforce Development Area (TDWDA), is seeking training providers to provide short-term training services relative to in-demand jobs within the TDWDA. The proposed training will be provided to participants of the Career STEP program, a workforce development program funded through a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) grant by the Mississippi Department of Human Services. The program is designed to propel eligible participants towards a career by assisting them with obtaining training and completing coursework that leads to employment for the first step within their current or new career field. The program works closely with training providers and eligible participants to ensure compliance and successful completion.