Delaware is soliciting proposals for In-School Youth (ISY) programs that support Delaware youth between the ages of 14 and 21. a. Outreach, Recruitment and Retention include but are not limited to, identifying potentially eligible youth, working with parents and guardians to secure necessary documentation, and working closely with other governmental and community organizations and school systems to identify and recruit eligible youth. Continued engagement and retention of program participants is vital to individual and program success. b. Intake, Eligibility Determination and Certification: Providers will be responsible for reasonably determining WIOA eligibility of youth applicants recruited into the program. Eligibility is defined in Appendix D. Terms and Conditions. c. Providers shall implement Mental Health and Trauma Informed Care training for staff and participants throughout the program year. d. Providers shall ensure that participants understand what quality jobs are through supported work experiences that include supervision, paid training, access to supportive services, career ladders and work-based learning that may lead to a certification...
