Mecklenburg County

The buyer seeks a vendor to implement a Student Workforce Development Program in North Mecklenburg County. The program aims to increase social and economic mobility for students through paid manufacturing internships. The vendor will recruit students, provide career assessments, place interns with employers, offer supportive services, and manage all aspects of the program. The buyer requires regular reporting on program metrics and outcomes.

• 1/27/2025 - Pre-Proposal Conference
• 2/10/2025 - Vendor Questions Due
• 2/17/2025 - County Response to Vendor Questions
• 2/26/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 4/30/2025 - Contract Start Date

• Recruit, assess, and place student interns with companies in North Mecklenburg/Huntersville area
• Collaborate with schools, students, parents, local government, staffing agencies, and employers
• Provide career pathways assessments for students interested in manufacturing
• Align career pathways with paid summer internships in manufacturing industry
• Provide supportive services including career coaching, transportation assistance, and soft skills training
• Implement mentorship program pairing students with employer mentors
• Conduct skill development workshops on financial literacy and HR topics
• Submit monthly reports on program metrics and outcomes
• Distribute and analyze customer satisfaction surveys
• Manage program invoicing, payroll, and record keeping