Saskatchewan Tenders #ICT-ACA-288

Specialized Youth Pre-Employment Program for Saskatchewan Ministry of Immigration and Career Training

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Immigration and Career Training (ICT) is planning to contract Rainbow Youth Centre, Inc. for a specialized youth pre-employment program. - Government Buyer: - Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Immigration and Career Training (ICT) - Vendor: - Rainbow Youth Centre, Inc. - OEMs: - No product OEMs are involved; this is a service-based procurement. - Services Requested: - Delivery of the Road to Employment Program, a one-year, community-driven, client-centred employment readiness and transition program for youth aged 16 and older facing employment barriers - Comprehensive participant assessments and individualized service plans - Skill-building and employment readiness activities - Life skills training (communication, literacy, teamwork, budgeting, housing, decision making, diversity, driving education, parenting, self-awareness, personal responsibility) - Classroom-based learning for Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) preparation (Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Science, Math) - Learners license assistance (exam prep, in-class and in-car training, road tests) - Skills enhancement (First Aid, Service Best, Service It Right, Food Safe, WHMIS, Respectful Workplace, Food Allergen Awareness) - Job maintenance support (job search, securing employment, individualized supports) - Employer partnerships (workplace tours, job shadowing, job carving, onboarding assistance, workplace challenge resolution) - Collaboration with local service providers for referrals and complementary programming - Notable Requirements: - Program targets youth aged 16+ who are legally entitled to work in Canada and face employment barriers - Continuous intake model serving 20 participants - Targeted outcome: at least 70% of participants achieve employment or further education - Emphasis on holistic, culturally responsive, and individualized supports - Strong collaboration with local employers and community service providers - Estimated contract value: approximately $154,500 for a one-year term

Description

The Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Immigration and Career Training (ICT) intends to contract with Rainbow Youth Centre, Inc to provide a specialized youth pre-employment program. The program aims to empower youth facing employment barriers through community-driven, client-centred employment readiness and transition services. Services include comprehensive participant assessments, individualized service plans, skill-building activities, and connections to local employers. The program targets youth aged 16 and older who are legally entitled to work in Canada, with a focus on achieving meaningful and sustainable employment outcomes.

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