The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to fund high quality adult education programs from FY2019-FY2021 that assist eligible individuals in increasing their basic literacy, numeracy, English language acquisition, workforce preparation skills, and occupational skills in order to:
- Attain high school credentials;
- Transition to postsecondary education and training;
- Earn industry-recognized credentials; and/or,
- Obtain employment, retain employment, and increase median earnings.
Through this RFP, and combined efforts with other state agencies, Rhode Island will seek to ensure that by 2025, over 25,000 adult education students will earn one of the above tangible outcomes that will put them on a path to employment and lifelong success, with a goal of 10,000 outcomes by 2021.
The Rhode Island Department of Education funds qualified not-for-profit agencies to implement Adult Education and Workforce Training programs that support the achievement of two statewide outcomes.
- All Rhode Island adults have the skills and credentials they need for upward mobility (college and career), for engaged citizenship, and for leading strong families and communities.
- All Rhode Island employers have access to a pool of workers with the skills they need to remain competitive and grow.
Adult Education programs by county can be seen at http://www.ride.ri.gov/Portals/0/Uploads/Documents/Students-and-Families-Great-Schools/Educational-Programming/Adult-Education-Standards/Program_List_w-Map.pdf.
Each proposal must select and respond to one of the competitive priorities identified below. Proposals may choose to also respond to one of the additional optional priorities.