Employer Partnership Development & Industry Outreach Services

The contract seeks a subcontractor to develop and secure employer partnerships for student co-op placements, with a focus on aligning these partnerships with academic objectives and equity goals. The subcontractor will be responsible for managing memorandums of understanding with employers, ensuring consistent engagement, and facilitating meaningful work-integrated learning opportunities for students. Successful candidates must demonstrate experience in industry outreach, relationship-building with diverse employers, and the ability to support institutional commitments to inclusive and equitable student placement outcomes. The opportunity is issued under the NAICS code 561312 and is administered by the RGT01 - Department of Higher Education in Massachusetts, with performance required in Boston, ZIP code 02108. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2026, and responses are due by August 14, 2026. While no set-aside designation is specified, the contract is structured as a subcontract under a larger procurement initiative. The work is critical to expanding access to co-op placements and strengthening ties between higher education and the regional workforce ecosystem.