On April 14, 2023, EC Works, in partnership with Bend LaPine School District, Redmond School District and Jefferson 509-J School District, launched its search for a Youth Career Connect provider in Deschutes and Jefferson counties and will be seeking proposals from organizations that have the capacity to deliver comprehensive year-round internship services to students and businesses. Services must be provided to all students 16-21 years through the three public school districts in Deschutes and Jefferson Counties, as well as through a range of youth-serving partner organizations.
East Cascades Works (EC Works) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization designated by the Governor of Oregon to convene, oversee and support the local workforce system. Headquartered in Bend, EC Works serves a ten-county area just east of the Cascades, including: Crook, Deschutes, Gilliam, Hood River, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Sherman, Wasco and Wheeler counties.
As the designated workforce development board, EC Works partners with businesses, government entities, community-based organizations and educational institutions to support the talent needs of employers and to align investments in the career goals of individuals, to fuel a thriving economy.
EC Works operates on behalf of and in coordination with, local elected officials from the ten-county region. The oversight and administration of workforce services for the area is chartered to EC Works in partnership with the Central Oregon Workforce Consortium, consisting of one Commissioner or Judge from each of the EC Works’ ten counties, who are responsible for approving the EC Works annual budget and appointing members to the EC Works board. Funding for this program is through EC Works, Bend LaPine School District, Redmond School District, 509J school District and other private funders.
Timeline for the RFP process is as defined below:
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RFP Release Date |
April 14, 2023 |
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RFP Informational Open House |
April 27, 2023 — 10am to 11:30am Pacific |
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Deadline for submission |
May 12, 2023 — 12pm Pacific |
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Deadline for Submission |
May 30, 2023 — 12pm Pacific |
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Proposal Award Notification |
June 15, 2023 |
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Written Appeal Deadline |
July 5, 2023 — 5pm Pacific |
| Contract Start Date |
July 3, 2023 |
All questions related to this procurement must be directed to ecworks.rfp@ecworks.org. Please check East Cascades Works’ website (ecworks.org) for the most up to date information. All media inquiries should be directed to Jennifer Graham at: jennifer@ecworks.org.
East Cascades Works is an equal opportunity employer, primarily financed with funds provided through the Higher Education Coordinating Commission and from the U.S. Department of Labor. Auxiliary aids and services and alternate formats are available to individuals with disabilities, TTY/TDD – dial 711 toll free relay service or access online at www.sprint.relayonline.com. Language services are available at no cost to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request.
