Gun Violence Prevention (GVP ) Local Initiative Bidders Conference

700 North Street,Rochester NY 14605

07 October, 2021

Description

RochesterWorks, Inc. is seeking Service Providers for the Gun Violence Prevention (GVP) Local Initiative. New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is partnering with the Monroe County/Rochester Workforce Development Board (“the Board”) to provide job training, credentialing, and placement in good-paying jobs to approximately 675 young workers, at least 75% of whom must reside in zip codes impacted by high rates of gun violence. The Board wishes to 1) expand the capacity of the existing WIOA Youth Navigator system to serve participants most likely to benefit from the 14 WIOA Youth program service elements and 2) build a network of smaller community-based and faith-based organizations to reach and serve (in partnership with training and employer partners) the most vulnerable youth in our target ZIP codes. RochesterWorks, Inc. (RWI), in its role as the fiscal and administrative arm of the Board, has budgeted $2,250,000 to serve Gun Violence Prevention (GVP) Local Initiative participants. RWI is seeking qualified applicants to provide outreach, recruiting, and program services to GVP participants. The program is anticipated to run through July 31, 2022, unless extended by NYSDOL. The RochesterWorks! System stimulates local economic growth by providing outstanding employment, education, support, and training services.