Specifications include, but are not limited to: This RFP seeks proposals from experienced organizations interested in providing Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services to youth and adult individuals who are post-release justice involved and incarcerated individuals within 60 days of release served by the Greater Memphis Local Workforce Development Area. Short-Term Prevocational Services: Services that are designed to assist with developing participant’s learning skills, communication skills, interviewing skills, and professional conduct that will be essential to securing unsubsidized employment. Occupational Skills Training: Service providers are required to provide training services from approved training providers. A list of training providers can be found on the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) located on WIN’s website: www.workforceinvestmentnetwork.com. On-the-Job Training (OJT): An OJT is a training activity that pays a wage subsidy to employers for a new employee’s pre-determined training period. An OJT is appropriate when the need for training has been identified in the IEP. OJT’s must be with an employer that will commit to full time, permanent employment for the participant at the end of the OJT contract term. Customized Training: Training that is designed to meet the special requirements of an employer that is conducted with a commitment by the employer to employ an individual on successful completion of the training. The employer must pay at least 50% of the total cost of the training. Incumbent Worker Training: Training for an existing employee, or group of employees, to receive upgraded skills training that increases their competencies and is needed to retain or advance in employment. Internships and Work Experience: A temporary activity (generally six months or less) which provides a person with the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to perform a job, including work habits and behaviors, and which may be combined with classroom or other training. Participant Supportive Services: Based on assessment results and the documented client’s needs for supportive services, providers shall be able provide supportive services that will assist with the barriers in order to successfully complete their WIOA program activities. Please refer to WIN’s Policies & Procedures for further details. Follow-Up Services: Service providers shall follow up on the status of exited participants for a minimum of (1) year to determine if the services were successful and if the participant remains employed.