EXTRA-78248 - USA (Massachusetts) - Pathmaker Workforce Program Services - Deadline April 16,2027

Vendor needs to provide pathmaker workforce program services to the government authority located in Massachusetts.– An employer–driven workforce development initiative designed to expand access to careers in two of the Commonwealth’s key industries, manufacturing and defense, and artificial intelligence (AI) and technology, while addressing critical employer skills and talent needs.– Funds will enable applicants to:– Recruit individuals from low–income and underrepresented communities, individuals from federally recognized or state–acknowledged tribes within the agency– Recruit individuals who do not have significant industry experience or related higher education– Place individuals into open positions immediately upon completion of the program or within 3 months of completion of the program– Create new and/or expand technical and job readiness training opportunities to provide the skills necessary to attain placement in life science occupations– Develop and nurture new relationships with employers in the manufacturing and defense or AI and technology sectors to develop job placements and identify avenues for career growth– Establish and grow wraparound and retention support services to address social and economic barriers and increase the likelihood of long–term career success