Empire State Development #NYS-Screen-Academy-RFP-0926_0

Curriculum Development and Advisory Services for NYS Screen Academy

Empire State Development (ESD) is seeking a Program Development firm to create and implement a comprehensive curriculum for the NYS Screen Academy, a statewide training initiative for entry-level film and television production trades. - Government Buyer: - Empire State Development (ESD), State of New York - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified curriculum development firms - Products/Services Requested: - Design and documentation of a 9-12 month curriculum for entry-level film and television trades (Production Assistants, Lighting Technicians, Set Construction, etc.) - Train-the-Trainer program for instructors and operators - Implementation roadmap detailing staffing, facilities, and equipment needs - One year of advisory support for training hubs (quarterly check-ins, monthly technical support, troubleshooting, curriculum adjustments) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Curriculum must include safety, professional readiness, hands-on craft training, assessments, and job placement protocols - Compliance with IT security standards (Appendix A) - Demonstration of diversity practices (Appendix B) - Advisory support required for one year post-implementation - Focus on serving underrepresented New Yorkers statewide - No part numbers or specific product quantities listed; this is a service-based solicitation

Description

The NYS Screen Academy Curriculum RFP is a statewide solicitation posted on September 21, 2026. It includes the main proposal document, an IT security standards brief, and a diversity practices questionnaire as resources. The opportunity is for the development or provision of curriculum related to the NYS Screen Academy. The posting date is noted as September 21, 2026, and the location is statewide in New York.

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