Welcome Transitional Employment Bidders’ Webinar

1. Welcome Transitional Employment Bidders’ Webinar Telephone Lines Are Muted Presenters Nneka Jenkins, Commonwealth Corporation Susan Lange, Commonwealth Corporation Rebekah Lashman, Commonwealth Corporation Access Phone Number 1-800-501-8979 7-Digit Access Code: 7278158

2. Today’s Webinar Will Cover… • Overview of Request for Proposals • Grant Application Package Attachments • Answers about the RFP or Application Package If you encounter any technical issues during this session please contact Angela Holley at 617-717-6911.

3. Attendee List Chat Pod Presentation Slide Area

4. Arrow Button Text Box Submitting Questions/Comments • Enter questions/comments into the Chat Pod (located in lower left corner). • To submit a question or comment, type your question/comment in the text box and click the arrow button. • Your name, the text “(Submitted Question)” and your question will appear in redon your screen, indicating successful submission. • Questions are directly transmitted to presenters – other participants will not see your questions.

5. Grant Objective Through participation in transitional employment programs that integrate: • education, • training and • subsidized employment services, helpparticipants gainwork readiness, life and technical skills needed tosuccessfully obtain and retain unsubsidized employment. Pages 3 and 4 of the Transitional Employment Programs RFP.

6. What is Transitional Employment? The Transitional Jobs Network defines transitional employment as: an employment strategy that seeks to overcome employment barriers and transition people with labor market barriers into work using wage-paid, short-term employment that combines real work, skill development and supportive services. Typically serves the hardest to employ; those facing multiple barriers to succeeding in work. • little or no work experience, • lack of a high school degree, • having a criminal record, • having a disability, • homelessness, to name a few. The advantages of transitional employment for participants is hands on application of job skills while accessing support services and earning wages. For more information about transitional employment visit the National Transitional Jobs Network at: http://www.heartlandalliance.org/ntjn/what-are-transitional-jobs-/about-transitional-jobs.html

7. Target Population The Transitional Employment initiative will support programs for Massachusetts residents who are either: 1) youth disconnected from school and work OR 2) chronically unemployed adults. All participants must be able to provide eligibility to work and Selective Service Registration documentation. Page 4 of the Transitional Employment Programs RFP.

8. Eligible Applicants & Required Partners Lead Partner: • Community Based Organizations • Career Centers • Workforce Investment Boards Required Partners include: • Two or more employers in the targeted sector(s). • If not serving as the applicant, the local career center(s). • One or more organizations having expertise with the target population. • One or more organizations that provide work readiness and occupational skills training. • One or more organizations that provide basic educational skills training. Signed Memoranda of Agreement is required for all members of the partnership. Pages 5 and 6 of the Transitional Employment Programs RFP.

9. Outcomes & Ownership • Enrollment in training • Completing training program • Gaining a skill credential • Placed in subsidized employment as a result of training • Placed in unsubsidized employment • Retained a minimum of 90 days in unsubsidized employment Page 17 of the Transitional Employment Programs RFP.

10. Contracts to begin no later than: March 15, 2011. Contracts will end no later than June 30, 2013. Anticipated Duration of Contract(s) • Page 4 of the Transitional Employment Programs RFP.

11. Available Funds • $1.35 million total funds, with a maximum individual award of $200,000. • Administrative costs may not exceed 10%. Page 22 of the Transitional Employment Programs RFP.

12. Budget & Allowable Expenses • See Budget Attachment #5 and directions on website. • Review Budget Attachment #5 for categories of allowable program costs. Pages 20 through 22 and Attachment 5 of the Transitional Employment Programs RFP.

13. Match Contribution 30% Match requirement, may include: • Cash contributions. • Classrooms, equipment. • Materials/supplies. • Costs of staff from the lead or partner organization. (Not an exhaustive list) Page 3 and 20-22 of the Transitional Employment Programs RFP.

14. Project Terms and Conditions • Commonwealth Corporation’s Standard Contract Terms and Conditions • Statement of Work; will be developed Pages 25 through 37 of the Transitional Employment Programs RFP.

15. Reporting Requirements • Quarterly Narrative Reports • Final Report • Data entry of participant information Pages 6, 7 and 38 of the Transitional Employment Programs RFP.

16. Payment • Cost Reimbursement • Monthly Invoices Pages 7 and 39 of the Transitional Employment Programs RFP.

17. Application Schedule • Page 4 of the Transitional Employment Programs RFP.

18. Evaluation Process and Criteria • Process • Screened for completeness, conformity & timeliness. • Scored based on 7 criteria. • Commonwealth Corporation reserves the right to consider other criteria in making competitive awards. • Criteria • Target population • Employer engagement • Program Design • Budget • Outcomes • Track record • MOA Please see page 9 for the full list of criteria. • Pages 9 and 10 of the Transitional Employment Programs RFP.

19. Application Submission • Friday, January 14, 2011 by 12:00 noon • Electronic copy sent to njenkins@commcorp.org Page 8 of the Transitional Employment Programs RFP.

20. Response to Questions • Respond to questions submitted through “Chat Pod”

21. Additional Clarifications/Questions • Accepted in writing through December 31, 1010 • Nneka Jenkins, Commonwealth Corporation njenkins@commcorp.org 617-717-6950 • All questions and answers posted to www.commcorp.org Page 4 of the Transitional Employment Programs RFP.

22. Thank You.Transitional Employment Bidders’ Webinar Presenters Rebekah Lashman, Commonwealth Corporation Susan Lange, Commonwealth Corporation Nneka Jenkins, Commonwealth Corporation