Request for Proposals: Job Training & Support Services

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by | Jul 1, 2025

Ocean Tech Works
Economic Development Administration
Good Jobs Award

Request for Proposals: Job Training & Support Services

Issued by: Polaris MEP / University of Rhode Island Research Foundation
Funded by: Ocean Tech Works – EDA Good Jobs Award
Proposal Deadline: July 14, 2025 by 5:00 PM (via email to training@urirf.org)
Contact: Lindsey Brickle – lbrickle@polarismep.org

Overview

Polaris MEP seeks proposals from training providers for job training and support services targeting adults seeking full-time, livable-wage employment in the Advanced Manufacturing, Marine Trades, and Blue Economy sectors.

Selected proposals will receive funding through a 12-month contract (with potential renewal) under the Ocean Tech Works program, funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Good Jobs Challenge.

Who Can Apply

Nonprofit and for-profit training or support service organizations located In, or serving residents of Rhode Island or Southeastern Massachusetts (New Bedford/Fall River) that provide workforce training and support services.

Download: OceanTeachWorksRFP

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