CanadaBuys #AB-2026-02685

Youth Apprenticeship Connections Program Services Solicitation (Alberta)

This opportunity seeks service providers for the Youth Apprenticeship Connections Program (YACP) in Alberta, focusing on supporting youth aged 16-24 who are in care or transitioning from care. - Government Buyer: - Children and Family Services, Alberta (provincial agency) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Requested Services: - Recruitment and engagement of eligible youth - Skilled trades career exploration and exposure - Work experience placements - Youth involvement and leadership development - Capacity building for youth and service providers - Retention strategies to support ongoing participation - Province-wide delivery, including urban and rural communities - Mobile teams serving Northern and Southern Alberta - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Services must use a strength-based, inclusive approach - Focus on reducing barriers for youth using positive youth development principles - Target population: youth and young adults aged 16-24 in or transitioning from care - No specific products, part numbers, or OEMs are required - Place of Performance: - Province-wide in Alberta, with contracting office in Edmonton

Description

This solicitation seeks services for the Youth Apprenticeship Connections Program (YACP) aimed at addressing vocational service delivery gaps for youth aged 16-24 in or transitioning from care. The program focuses on establishing a youth apprenticeship model that removes barriers and complements existing services across Alberta, including mobile teams serving urban and rural communities. Services include recruitment, skilled trades career exploration, work experience, youth leadership, capacity building, and retention, all delivered with a strength-based, inclusive, and positive youth development approach.

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