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RFR DYS POS 2023-07
Single Service Provider Skill Up: Career, Technical and Workforce Training and Employment Services Request for Responses (RFR)to Support DYS Youth in Residential and Community Settings
AMENDMENT ONE
The Department of Youth Services (DYS) is amending the Request for Response (RFR) as follows:
The amended section of the RFR is the addition of “Appendix L: DYS Current Skill Up Programs by Region” which delineates the currently funded Skill Up Programs and the DYS Regions in which they are providing services.
Please find Appendix L below:
Appendix L: DYS Current Skill Up Programs by Region
| Region |
| Provider Agency |
| Program Description |
| Central |
| Eliot NAN- Gift |
| Program provides skills to prepare youth and young adults for Peer roles in the mental health field. They will learn to present to other DYS |
youth, community groups, and law enforcement agencies to bring their story of resilience and overcoming challenges related to trauma and mental illness to emerge from DYS services and gain employment and purpose.
| Central |
| Worcester Youth Center, Inc. |
| Youth learn the Elements and Fundamentals of Filmmaking. Taught how to creatively apply those techniques to shine a light on a chosen message, effectively connect said message to their intended audiences. Explore the creative and technical aspects of Cinematography, Editing, Sound, lighting, and Acting/Directing. Youth lean how to effectively create mood, visual aesthetics, and the psychological and emotional impact to underline the piece’s themes. |
| Metro |
| ABCD Career Exploration |
| Career Exploration is offered through training and workshop opportunities offered on an ongoing basis. Current tracks include; Early Childhood Education, Culinary and Home Health Aid. Future planned tracks include Human Services and Landscaping. |
| Metro |
| Asian American Civic Association (AACA) |
| Mass Media Outreach Social Enterprise program for DYS youth the Youth Enterprise Program. Under the mentorship students will learn how run a self-sustaining business focused on media campaigns and marketing technology. |
| Metro |
| Bikes Not Bombs |
| Youth Pathways program provides a multi-tiered, vocational training program, based on learning basic skills in bicycle building and repair. The creation of a community in which youth can heal from trauma, develop critical workplace skills, build a robust employment portfolio, and establish post-secondary plans. |
| Metro |
| Breaktime United, Inc |
| Double Impact Initiative Program empowers young adults (ages 18-24) experiencing homelessness through purposeful transitional employment that strengthens communities across Greater Boston. |
| Metro |
| EDIC/YOU |
| Program provides integrated case management and paid transitional employment for youth who have been involved in the criminal justice system, youth who are gang-involved, program connects youth with the training and job readiness skills they need to achieve their career goals and access career pathway employment. |
| Metro |
| Dreamcatchers, Inc |
| The program offers opportunities for youth to access vocational barber training, various career-readiness sessions, and 1-on-1 mentorship, apprenticeship programming, youth & staff monthly services, Men Shop Talk series . In house Barbershop “DreamCutz”. |
| Northeast |
| Community Teamworks/Youthbuild |
| Youth to participant in the YouthBuild Lowell comprehensive education and occupational skills program, resulting in attaining industry-recognized credentials, a HiSET credential, and placement in either employment or further education (Community College, further Occupational Skills training, or College). |
| Northeast |
| Centerboard |
| Six-month paid internship in the food industry (with an ongoing catering/restaurant corporation) learning safe food handling and preparation (ServSafe), knife skills, working an event, moving on to menu creation, hosting, serving, etc. |
| Southeast |
| Old Colony YMCA |
| Provides workforce development and vocational training programming. The two pathways that will be offered to youth are: (1) culinary arts and (2) lifeguarding/water safety. |
| Western |
| GIVE MUSIC INC |
| YouthALive is an art and technology, workforce development program for youth and adults. Offering a unique, hands-on learning experience in the arts via music, computers, robotic lighting, sound and physical apparatus. |
| Western |
| New England Farm Workers’ Council |
| Training that culminates with a worksite placement for DYS to observe for feedback, be mentored and receive on-the-job training in one of four different small business industries: restaurant, painting, home improvement/construction and graphic design. |
| Western |
| Straight Ahead Ministries |
| Straight2Work Program provides pre-employment training and job placement to youth who experience challenges and obstacles to obtaining and maintaining employment. Participants will be paid a minimum wage stipend, learn critical soft skills such as how to report to work, interact with supervisors, co-workers and customers, and develop a strong work ethic. Part of the weekly schedule for our youth will include weekly leadership development and job coaching in groups- mentoring and supports. |