The Mayor’s Workforce Development Board (MWDB) is directly responsible and accountable to the State of Michigan, Labor and Economic Opportunity-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 that provides workforce services to job seekers and employers. DESC’s primary funding streams include Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) that funds Michigan’s PATH (Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope.) employment program, Food Assistance Employment and Training (FAE&T), Wagner-Peyser Employment Services (ES), and other public and private funding. The Corporation enters into contracts with qualified entities to provide workforce development programs and services to job seekers and employers. DESC anticipates receiving American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and CDC funding to support contracts as a result of this competitive bid process.
The Grow Detroit’s Young Talent Program (GDYT) provides work experiences with career pathways internships, and vocational training to Detroit youth, 14 to 24 years of age (also referred to as participants in this RFP). DESC is responsible for coordinating GDYT activities to leverage funding, foster partner relationships, and provide expertise to increase the number of summer work experiences available for Detroit’s youth and young adults through the GDYT Program.
DESC is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or firms for data and case management system.
DESC plans to award one (1) contract for requested services as detailed in this RFP..
