Opportunity
South Dakota Posting Board #26RFP19805
South Dakota Statewide Coordinator for High School Apprenticeship Expansion
Posted
April 30, 2026
Respond By
July 03, 2026
Identifier
26RFP19805
NAICS
611513
The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation is seeking a Statewide Coordinator to lead and expand apprenticeship programs in public high schools across South Dakota. - Government Buyer: - South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR), Workforce Development Division - Products/Services Requested: - Statewide Apprenticeship Experience Coordinator service - Responsibilities include: - Mentoring school district representatives - Connecting with training providers - Building relationships with businesses - Developing pre-apprenticeship programs - Linking students to Registered Apprenticeship opportunities - Creating work plans, implementation and sustainability plans, partnership tools, and reports - Supporting statewide activities, including travel and event attendance - Contract Details: - Three-year multi-year agreement - Annual funding up to $300,000, not to exceed $900,000 total - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Coordinator must be located in South Dakota - Must support activities statewide - Submission of a Letter of Intent required - Adherence to state non-discrimination and debarment policies - NIGP code 91838 (Education and Training Consulting) referenced - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation
Description
The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) is seeking a coordinator to lead apprenticeship expansion efforts in public high schools across the state. Responsibilities include mentoring school district representatives, connecting with training providers, building relationships with businesses, developing pre-apprenticeships, and linking students to Registered Apprenticeship programs. The goal is to establish a sustainable pre-apprenticeship model statewide. Funding is anticipated up to $300,000 annually, with a total not to exceed $900,000 over three years. The project will be awarded as a single multi-year contract.