CCW Professional Services Pool

The Employment Security Department of Washington is creating a pool of professional service providers to support the Career Connect Washington (CCW) program through time-limited, project-based contracts. These providers will contribute to various aspects of career connected learning initiatives, with a special emphasis on increasing access for students who are furthest from opportunity. The CCW program has been in place since 2017 and is focused on bridging the gap between education and employment by fostering strong collaborations between employers, educators, and workforce development entities. Selected service providers will deliver a wide range of services, including event planning and convening, outreach and communications, development of digital content, direct systems support, data analysis and evaluation, as well as project and product management. The contract period and funding will be tailored to project needs, with initial funding from the NOAA Climate Resilience Regional Challenge grant and a cap of $120,000. Services are required across Washington State, supporting multiple CCW-aligned projects. Bidders must hold the appropriate business licensing within Washington, avoid conflicts of interest, and ideally possess expertise in education or workforce policy, relevant stakeholder networks, and a demonstrated commitment to equity.