Career and Technical Education Oversight and Management Services

The State of Missouri, through its Department of Corrections, is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive oversight and management services for its Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs housed within correctional facilities. The contractor will be responsible for supervising CTE staff, ensuring curriculum compliance, managing program budgets, coordinating with facility security, and reporting outcomes to state officials. The effort supports a wide array of vocational tracks—including automotive technology, welding, culinary arts, nursing assistance, cosmetology, electrical wiring, heavy‑equipment operation, and more—delivered to incarcerated individuals. Successful bidders must demonstrate experience in educational program administration, correctional environment familiarity, and the ability to manage a distributed workforce of approximately 33.5 full‑time equivalents. • Provide day‑to‑day oversight of 28.5 CTE teachers and 3 supervisors across multiple correctional sites. • Ensure all CTE courses meet state licensing standards and industry certifications (e.g., ASE, NCCER, ServSafe). • Develop and monitor program budgets, procurement, and resource allocation. • Coordinate with prison security staff to schedule classes, site tours, and equipment use. • Produce regular performance reports, compliance documentation, and outcome metrics. • Offer continuous improvement recommendations for curriculum relevance and job‑placement pathways.