The City of Boston Office of Workforce Development, via the Economic Development Industrial Corporations (EDIC), was awarded $9.8 million in 2024 to create the Greater Boston Climate Jobs Alliance (The Alliance). The Alliance work is aimed at training at least 645 people and placing 484 in jobs committed by 13 employers in family-sustaining, coastal, and climate resilience occupations by 2028. A central component of this initiative is equipping individuals with Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL) to support the goal of preparing the workforce for jobs that advance coastal resiliency strategies. Curriculum will be provided to adult learners (18+) and with case managemeWith this Request for Proposal (RFP), the Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development (OWD) is seeking a service provider with expertise in CDL training capabilities (hereafter referred to as ‘The Consultant’) to develop and deliver job readiness nt and job coaching expertise that prepare Boston residents with the training and licensure needed for job opportunities to advance coastal resiliency. The Consultant will act as a trainer and instructor to the adult learners in the program.
The Consultant will ensure that program participants obtain a CDL Permit in order to meet the requirement of entry into behind-the-wheel training. They will update and create instructional materials focusing on permit study skills, CDL profession knowledge, and content knowledge for the State CDL assessment. The Consultant will also prepare students for other written tests including hoisting license and endorsements such as Tanker to make them eligible for a wide range of career options. The instructor tracks attendance, timeliness, initiative, and accountability to address potential barriers to course completion. Additionally, the Consultant will facilitate testing sessions for Bridge preparation, scoring assessments, conducting interviews, and engaging employer partners to broaden the range of job opportunities that require CDL licenses.