Appendix K_regional interests.docx

This document is Appendix K to the Skill Up Request for Response (RFR) issued by the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services. The RFR seeks proposals for high-quality career, technical, workforce training and employment programs and services for DYS youth in residential and community settings across the state. The document outlines the department's prior exploration of regional interests and facility parameters, designating expressed interest and locations for possible new programming investments in areas such as greenhouse, culinary, wood shop, barbershop, cosmetology, and coding/digital media. While these areas are not prescriptive, the information is provided to further inform prospective bidders on the department's exploratory work to date.

The contract opportunity is open to vocational and higher education institutions, unions, businesses, nonprofit and community-based organizations, and other entities. No details are provided on pricing terms, set-asides, incumbents, funding requirements and sources, or other salient information.