The Mayor’s Workforce Development Board (MWDB) is directly responsible and accountable to the State of Michigan, Labor and Economic Development, Workforce Development (LEO/WD) for the planning and oversight of talent development programs in the City of Detroit. Designated by the MWDB, Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation (DESC) serves as the fiscal and administrative entity and Michigan Works! Agency that provides workforce services to job seekers and employers, using a range of federal, state, local and private funds. DESC oversees nine (9) Detroit Michigan Works! One-Stop Service Centers and contracts with qualified entities to provide workforce development services to job seekers and employers. Locally, the Michigan Works! One-Stop Service Centers are branded as Detroit at Work Career Centers. DESC is also a proud member of the American Job Center network.
DESC seeks proposals from qualified applicants to provide Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) services for DESC and MWDB, and the contracted organizations performing employment and training services on behalf of DESC or its stakeholders.
DESC plans to award one (1) contract for requested services as detailed in this RFP.
