City of Lawrence Youth AI Workforce Training Services

The MassHire Merrimack Valley Workforce Board, on behalf of the City of Lawrence, is seeking providers to deliver youth artificial intelligence workforce training, case management, work-based learning, credential preparation, and job placement services.

City of Lawrence > MassHire Merrimack Valley Workforce Board


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Oct 01, 2026 12:00 PM
Aug 20, 2026 08:58 AM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
mrobert@masshiremvwb.org
+19789952784
1 Union Street, Lawrence, MA, USA
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Description

The MassHire Merrimack Valley Workforce Board is soliciting proposals for comprehensive artificial intelligence workforce development services funded by the City of Lawrence. Selected provider(s) will recruit and enroll primarily Lawrence residents ages 18–25, with priority for low-income individuals, English language learners, individuals facing employment barriers, and those lacking technology access. Services must include assessment and individualized employment planning, intensive case management, AI training, career readiness, work-based learning, industry credential preparation, job placement, employer engagement, and at least 12 months of follow-up after program exit. The AI training may cover AI fundamentals, prompt engineering, generative AI, machine learning, data analytics, cybersecurity, cloud computing, digital productivity tools, responsible AI, ethics, and industry applications. Programs should include hands-on learning, tangible projects or portfolios, workplace applications, and recognized credentials such as Microsoft AI Fundamentals, Google AI Essentials, AWS Cloud Practitioner, IBM AI Foundations, or CompTIA certifications. Providers must track participant and employer outcomes, maintain records, submit fiscal and performance reports, and include participant incentive payments of up to $350 per youth and $15-per-hour stipends for in-person classroom and program activities in the budget. One or more contracts totaling up to $100,000 may be awarded.

Classification Codes
NAICS611420Computer Training
PSCU099Other Education and Training Services
Smart Codes
ai workforce trainingyouth employment servicescareer readiness services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Aug 19, 2026-Request for Proposals Released
Sep 8, 2026-Bidder's Conference (optional)
Meeting ID: 846 211 6073; Passcode: 102102
Sep 22, 2026-Deadline for Submission of Written Questions
Sep 29, 2026-Questions and Answers Posted
Oct 1, 2026-Proposal Submission Deadline
Oct 28, 2026-Anticipated Award Notification
Nov 30, 2026-Contract Start Date
Requirements
Required
  • Workers Compensation
  • Employer's Liability
  • Comprehensive General Liability
  • Comprehensive Automobile Liability
Scored
No
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
Documents
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