Training and Work Experience Stipends

The Dane County Department of Human Services is seeking proposals for a contract to provide stipends for temporary work experience and/or employment training that will lead to in-demand, living-wage employment. The program aims to serve approximately 40 individuals annually, with a focus on low-income, highly barriered job seekers. The contract will be for one year, with an option to renew for four additional one-year periods. The vendor will be responsible for tracking program information, administering participant payments, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws. • The program will provide stipends for work experience or volunteer time, or for short-term vocational training. • The vendor will be required to propose standardized criteria for identifying eligible participants and prioritizing individuals if there is more demand than funding. • The vendor will be expected to demonstrate the capacity to serve eligible Dane County residents countywide, including individuals who reside outside of the City of Madison. • The contract will be paid on a reimbursement basis for 100% of actual allowable expenses, with a 15% ceiling on administrative costs.