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Job Clubs For Vocational Rehabilitation Customers

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DSB24-0040State & Local

Submission Closed08/31/2024

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NAICS: 624310

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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

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The Department of Services for the Blind in Washington is seeking qualified vendors to develop and implement subject-specific Job Clubs tailored for Vocational Rehabilitation customers. These Job Clubs will focus on introductory-level topics designed to help clients explore potential career paths, enhance workplace readiness skills, and participate in networking and coaching opportunities to prepare for meaningful employment. The contract aims to support the agency’s goal of improving employment outcomes for individuals served by providing structured, career-focused programs. The solicitation, titled "Job Clubs For Vocational Rehabilitation Customers," was posted on July 18, 2024, with a response deadline of August 31, 2024. The contract is valued between $50,000 and $200,000 and is managed under NAICS code 624310. Interested vendors can contact the Department’s contract office via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden]. The project is part of the State and Local Government and Education (SLED) sector, with performance expected within Washington state. Additional details and the solicitation link are available online.

General Info

Agency

Washington → Department of Services for the Blind

NAICS

624310 - Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Place of Performance

WA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

rfi

Low

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PhaseClosed

PostedJul 18

Solicitation

Response DeadlineAug 31

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

08/31/2024

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AgencyWashington → Department of Services for the Blind

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Organization / AgencyWashington → Department of Services for the Blind

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BRP is looking to team up with qualified vendors to develop and implement subject-specific Job Clubs for DSB customers. Topics should be geared towards introductory level. A Job Club will assist Vocational Rehabilitation customers to explore potential career options to prepare for meaningful employment through networking, workplace readiness skills training, and coaching opportunities.

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