DOES Division of State Initiatives (DSI) is seeking qualified organizations to provide job readiness and life skills training services--- during this phase of workforce development programming, participants learn about soft skills essential to their success including, but not limited to effective communication, conflict resolution, problem-solving, recognizing/managing triggers, team participation, emotional intelligence, and interview etiquette. Other required program components include case management support, along with short-term subsidized work experience and unsubsidized job placement services to District residents with barriers to employment and eligible for enrollment in PE and DCCC.

Components of Program:

1. Job Readiness/Work Readiness
2. Occupational Skills Training in a high demand career industry/field
3. Subsidized Training
4. Unsubsidized Training
5. Retention 90 days

To increase program retention and successful completion, GRANTEEs will coordinate required supportive services (housing, food, day care, clothing, mental health/health care support) and coordinate an optional subsidized work experience conducive to developing the workplace skills needed to secure and maintain unsubsidized employment. During all phases of service delivery, participants will be paid a training wage of $16.10 per hour by DSI for active participation, subject to increase based on consumer price index. 

For program requirements, see  https://does.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/does/publication/attachments/DOES%20-%202022%20RFA%20Job%20Readiness%20Training%20-JRT5.pdf#page=5.

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)