Below you will find a list of current request for proposals. Be sure to check back for new opportunities as they become available.

WIA Title I Adult and Dislocated Worker Services

The Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board released a Request for Proposals on January 13, 2012 for providers of Workforce Investment Act (WIA) adult and dislocated worker services through PACareerLink® centers in Philadelphia, beginning July 1, 2012 for a multi-year term. The RFP is available below and proposals are due Monday February 27, 2012 by 12:00 p.m. (noon).

Applicants are asked to email info@pwib.org to indicate their Intent to Apply by Monday January 30, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.

 There was an optional Bidders’ Conference on Monday, January 23, 2012. Materials from the bidder's conference will be posted below.  All questions about the RFP should be directed to info@pwib.org. Answers to questions received by February 23, 2012 will be posted below.

> WIA Title I Operator Request for Proposal (PDF)
> Application Narrative (Word)
> Budget forms (Excel)
> Answers to questions received (Word) as of Feb 21, 2012
> Job Seeker Flow Chart (Word)
> PA CareerLink Philadelphia Operating Budget (Excel)
> Onsite Partners PA CareerLink® North
> Onsite Partners PA CareerLink® Northeast
> Onsite Partners PA CareerLink® Nueva Esperanza
> Onsite Partners PA CareerLink® Northwest
> Onsite Partners PA CareerLink® Suburban Station
> WIA Skills Training Vendors
> WIA Staffing Structure PA CareerLink Philadelphia offices
> Prospective Bidders List

If you have problems opening these documents, please call 215.717.2010 or email info@pwib.org to receive a copy via email.

WorkReady Philadelphia 2012 Summer Programs Request for Proposal (closed)

The Philadelphia Council for College and Career Success, a subcommittee of the PWIB, announced the release of a Request for Proposals to allocate federal and foundation funds, which will be available as of April 2, 2012. These funds will support the 2012 WorkReady summer programs for youth in Philadelphia. The RFP is available below and proposals were due Friday, January 20, 2012 by 12:00 p.m. For more information, visit the Council for College and Career Success.

> WorkReady Philadelphia 2012 Summer Programs Request for Proposal

> Application Narrative

> PYN Cost Reimbursement Contract Budget

Eligible Training Program/Provider (ETPP)

Organizations interested in providing occupational skills training to local One Stop (PA CareerLink) center participants are invited to submit an application for inclusion on the Statewide Eligible Training Program Provider list. Applications are to be submitted via the Commonwealth's Comprehensive Workforce Development System. In advance, please download the following documents:

For an overview of the application process and step by step instructions, download the Training Provider Aide.

To review the high priority occupations for Philadelphia, download the 2011 Philadelphia High Priority Occupations list.

Please be advised that all courses must be licensed by an accrediting/licensing body and lead to occupations in the High Priority Occupations list. Questions regarding this list or the process can be directed to Jamece Joyner at (215) 717-2010 or jjoyner@pwib.org.

High Priority Occupations (HPO) Petition Process

The Commonwealth’s Workforce System develops and releases a new High Priority Occupations list annually. However, because statistical analysis and projections can miss differences and dynamics in regional and local labor markets, the High Priority Occupations list has appropriate input from regional businesses, and a mechanism to obtain local input. A key component of this mechanism is petitioning to add occupations to the High Priority Occupations list.

To that end, the Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board invites educational institutions or economic and workforce development agencies to consider adding add an occupation to the High Priority Occupations list. Petitions will be accepted until noon on June 24, 2011. An overview of the process, petitioning application and a draft of the occupations list that will be effective for the program year which begins on July 1, 2011 and ends on June 30, 2012 can be found at:

> HPO 2011 Petition Policy and Process for Philadelphia

> HPO 2011 Application Form
> HPO Draft 2011 Occupations List Philadelphia
> HPO Draft 2011 Occupations List by County
> HPO 2011 Statewide List, by Industry Cluster