New York State Contract Reporter #26-ONA-28

New York State Professional Pathways Program: Workforce Development Services for High-Skilled Immigrants

The New York State Department of State, Office for New Americans (ONA), is seeking not-for-profit organizations to deliver workforce development services for high-skilled immigrants through the Professional Pathways Program. - Government Buyer: - New York State Department of State, Office for New Americans (ONA), Bureau of Fiscal Management - Program Overview: - Supports high-skilled immigrants whose foreign credentials are not recognized in the U.S. - Focuses on employment in healthcare, education, engineering, IT, and business/finance sectors - Services Requested: - Part A: ONA Job Coach Services - One not-for-profit per each of 11 New York State regions - Direct participant support: recruitment, screening, coaching, job placement, employer outreach, and coordination with workforce boards - Part B: Professional Pathways Lead Agency - One statewide not-for-profit - Program direction, technical assistance, training coordination, employer engagement, and support for regional Job Coaches - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations - Pre-qualification in the New York Statewide Financial System required - Compliance with MWBE (15% MBE, 15% WBE) and SDVOB (6%) goals - Administrative costs capped at 10% of direct costs - No matching funds required - Robust tracking and reporting of participant outcomes - Funding: - Total available: approximately $2.22 million - Up to $150,000 per region for Part A (11 regions) - Up to $570,000 for Part B (statewide lead agency) - Past grantees include: Upwardly Global, InterFaith Works, Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees, CARECEN, International Institute of Buffalo, USCRI

Description

The New York State Department of State, through the Office for New Americans (ONA), is seeking not-for-profit organizations to participate in its Professional Pathways Program. This program aims to support immigrant empowerment and workforce development by helping high-skilled immigrants overcome barriers to professional development through screening, training, re-credentialing, and job placement opportunities across New York State. The program is tailored to regional needs in fields such as healthcare, education, engineering, IT, and business/finance. The RFA is divided into two parts: Part A funds one not-for-profit organization in each specified region to serve as an ONA Job Coach, and Part B funds one not-for-profit organization as the statewide Professional Pathways Lead Agency.

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