Interviewing for Success RFP
Application Guidelines
The United Way of St. Clair County is requesting proposals for a training program to benefit low-income women from 25 – 60 years of age who reside in St. Clair County. Grant funding is for programs 6 weeks in duration and must be completed by April 1, 2016.
Purpose
These grants are intended to train women in the skills needed to successfully obtain or enhance employment through preparing an appropriate resume, learning interview skills, and learning how to dress and present themselves for a workplace interview.
Grant Amounts
Grants valued up to $7,500 are available with a minimum of 20 women served and with 50% of the funds allocated to a client package which would include a resume and interview clothing.
Allowable Expenses
At least 50% of grant funds must be used to support the women served through materials and an interview outfit. Remaining funds may be used to cover instructors and course material.
Outcomes
Interview experience/training, quality resume, interview portfolio, and clothing package.
Letter of Intent (LOI)
Only one program letter of intent and course description will be accepted per organization. A letter of intent with a brief program description should be submitted following this link, Interviewing for Success Initiative Link. Organizations will be contacted if selected to proceed to the application stage of the process.
Reporting Requirements
Grant recipients must complete a final report detailing outcomes against program goals.
RFP Timeline
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Letter of Intent (LOI) Due
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September 4, 2015 |
| Organizations Notified of LOI Status (accepted/rejected) |
September 11, 2015 |
| Application Training (required for approved applicants) |
September 21, 2015, 2 p.m. at the United Way |
| If accepted, Full Electronic Application will be Due |
October 2, 2015 |
| Funding Notification |
October 30, 2015 |
Program must be completed by April 1, 2016.
To submit an RFP follow the instructions below:
Please note: you will only have one opportunity to complete the form, by selecting save it is submitted. You should open the form and read through it completely, then gather the necessary information, reopen and complete the form. You may not reopen the form for additions or corrections once it has been saved.
Go to the Interviewing for Success Initiative Link.
Complete only one (1) online application. After completing record, select Save Record located in the upper right corner. You will receive an automatic email and United Way will be notified of the application.
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Questions regarding this RFP should be directed to Doug Dolph, (810) 985-8169 x127. Software related questions should be directed to Julie Ganhs, (810) 985-8169 x111.