Youth Social and Emotional Learning and Career Readiness

The City of Cincinnati seeks a vendor to design and deliver an in‑person Social‑Emotional Learning (SEL) and career‑readiness training program for city‑employed youth (ages 14‑18). The contractor will create curriculum, conduct a 5‑day intensive summer session for 200‑300 participants, provide additional fall/spring sessions for cadet groups, and deliver pre‑ and post‑assessment metrics, attendance records, and quarterly progress reports. The contract runs for three years with an annual budget ceiling of $50,000 and includes economic‑inclusion reporting requirements. • Target audience: 200‑300 city youth annually (summer and cadet cohorts). • Deliverables: curriculum plan, in‑person training sessions, assessments, reporting, and compliance with SBE/MBE/WBE goals. • Evaluation: 15 % cost weighting, plus criteria for implementation design, experience, understanding, qualifications, and value‑added services. • Budget: up to $50,000 per year (max $150,000 over three years). • Mandatory in‑person delivery; no virtual options.