Connecticut Career Accelerator Program: Program Administration

The State of Connecticut’s Office of Workforce Strategy is seeking a qualified vendor to provide full program‑administration services for the Connecticut Career Accelerator Program (CAP). The contractor will manage the end‑to‑end delivery of outcomes‑based loan financing, coordinate training providers, track participant progress toward credential attainment, and ensure compliance with state reporting requirements. The effort is funded at approximately $4.84 million and will be administered through a drawdown schedule agreed upon during contract negotiations. • Scope includes oversight of loan disbursement, participant eligibility verification, and performance monitoring. • Required to liaise with educational institutions, workforce development agencies, and financial partners. • Must develop and maintain data dashboards, produce regular status reports, and manage contractual relationships with service providers. • Deliverables include a comprehensive program operations plan, quarterly financial statements, and final program impact evaluation. • Contract expected to run for the duration of the CAP rollout (multi‑year, exact term TBD).