San Mateo Opengov #256211

San Mateo County Workforce Entry and Economic Growth Initiative Pilot Program Solicitation

San Mateo County is seeking a qualified contractor to launch and manage its Workforce Entry and Economic Growth Initiative pilot program. - Government Buyer: - County of San Mateo, Office of the County Executive - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in this solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Program development and administration for a workforce entry initiative - Management of wage subsidies for new full-time hires with recent college degrees or trade certificates - Support for small and medium-sized private sector businesses in hiring entry-level employees - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have experience in workforce development and wage subsidy program management - Program targets both young adults and older adults transitioning to new careers - $2,000,000 in funding allocated for this pilot initiative - Proposals must be submitted via the County's eProcurement system

Description

The County of San Mateo's Office of the County Executive is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to develop and administer a pilot program aimed at increasing the hiring of entry-level employees and supporting small and medium-sized private sector businesses. The program will subsidize early wages for new full-time hires who have recently earned college degrees or trade certificates. The initiative addresses workforce entry barriers faced by young and older adults transitioning to new careers, with a funding allocation of $2,000,000 by the County Board of Supervisors. Proposals must be submitted via the eProcurement system by May 8, 2026.

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