Post - Secondary Education Support

2026-11-03

1 . SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED : The Contractor will provide the following staffing in support of career advancement activities : The Contractor will provide one 1 FTE Career Advancement Program Manager ( CAPM ) to be the primary point of contact for the deliverables . This position is responsible for supporting HireAbility participants enrolled in the post - secondary education navigate the institution to realize their full potential . This position works closely with the HireAbility statewide team consisting of vocational counselors , business account managers , and other staff . This position will support vocational counselor knowledge and direct connection to the post - secondary institution and works closely with community partners to identify barriers to career planning and employment attainment . This role is expected to provide direct advising to HireAbility participants with evaluation of employment readiness , preparation , and create plans to transition into employment . 2 . TASKS AND DELIVERABLES : Delivery of a series of post - secondary education exploration activities , courses , and other program opportunities for VR enrolled youth and adults with disabilities including the following : A . The Contractor will develop an employment readiness opportunity designed to provide an “ on - ramp " to prepare VR enrolled individuals for successful participation in any appropriate courses or program offerings and to transition into employment . The Contractor will consult closely with the DVR and other DVR staff around the content and structure of the opportunity . The opportunity will be designed to support DVR consumers prepare for enrollment in programming that will support their career pathways . This opportunity is to be offered on an on - going , as - needed basis throughout the duration of contract . It is also to be developed in collaboration with DVR . B . The Contractor will support students enrolling in currently offered classes that enable participants to earn college credits and / or industry recognized credentials . Contractor will support participants navigating offerings that directly support identified career paths and lead to earning credits and / or credentials related to their career goals . Contractor will support participants connecting to relevant staff such as assigned student advisor , financial aid counseling , disability services , and career advising . Contractor should also provide support related instruction for pre - apprenticeships and Registered Apprenticeships as part of pursuing career opportunities and job placements . Contractor can also provide specific courses and training from current course offerings . C . The Contractor must : • Provide course and training descriptions and marketing materials to DVR staff . • Create and maintain an application , enrollment and tracking process for participants . • Support participants to earn course credits and related certifications . • Provide DVR with enrollment verification , course / training completion data , and other individual reporting information for each participant .

Vermont

2026-04-28