Request for Proposals (RFP) for A Special Young Adult Project funded through Department of Labor – Growth Opportunity Grant

Center of Workforce Innovations (CWI) as a 501(c)(3) and on behalf of the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board Inc. (Board) is issuing this Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals from experienced providers to deliver career and training services for 100 young adult ages 18-24 living in Gary Indiana who have been engaged in any stage of the justice system. This special project is funded through the Department of Labor entitled the Growth Opportunity Grant.


The funding available through this RFP for multi program years is approximately $500,000. The number of providers, contracts, and funding levels will be at the complete discretion of CWI. The intent of this project is to provide education and workforce services to justice-involved young adults most impacted by community violence. Mandatory partners include justice system partners, violence prevention partners, and employers.

To view the RFP, click here.