# Ohio Procurement Portal #SRC0000042947

Ohio DCY IT Apprenticeship Partner Services

**Posted:** November 06, 2026
**Respond By:** December 16, 2026
**Identifier:** SRC0000042947
**NAICS:** 611513, 611420

The State of Ohio’s Department of Children & Youth is seeking a partner to run an IT apprenticeship program.
- **Buyer:** State of Ohio, Department of Children & Youth (DCY); no specific sub-agency or office is identified.
- **Requested service:** Recruit, screen, hire, train, and support up to five entry-level IT apprentices annually.
  - The partner is responsible for all associated training costs and will collaborate with DCY to assess apprentice progress and performance.
  - Apprentices will receive structured training and hands-on experience supporting DCY application projects, with DCY providing oversight, mentorship, and practical work experience.
  - The program is intended to prepare apprentices for future entry-level software development positions with the State of Ohio.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEMs or vendors are named. No products, part numbers, or product quantities are specified.

### Description

The Ohio Department of Children and Youth seeks an IT Apprenticeship Partner to provide up to five qualified entry-level IT apprentices annually. The contractor will recruit, screen, hire, train, and support the apprentices and cover all associated training costs. Apprentices will gain structured training and hands-on experience supporting DCY application projects, while DCY provides oversight, mentorship, and practical work experience. The program is intended to help prepare apprentices for future entry-level software development positions with the State of Ohio.

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