populations on the list of the 14 Guide also includes “and Other Groups designated by the barrier populations? Governor.” There needs to be a compelling need statement, with supporting data, about why you are serving the population that you choose, if they are not on the list. Would funding through other You really need to connect with the organization or agency that agencies, such as funding through has the funding you want to use. We are looking for systemic the Department of Commerce for sustainability, so if they commit to change their deployment incumbent worker training be strategies if this project is successful than it is illustrating appropriate to list for sustainability sustainability. in your proposal? Could the Upskill-Backfill Webpage Yes we will put a PDF version on the webpage: have a Word version copy of the RFP Guidelines in order to help applicants (WDCs) in sharing document with various workgroups and partners? Can you clarify the response that The scoring system was developed to help support the purpose of was provided at the January 12 the funds. These projects are considered learning laboratories Session on the balance in scoring that will help instruct the state. It is essential that funded projects between results and administration have committed partners willing to do the hard work of evaluating all aspects of a project’s implementation and results. The scoring emphasis on administration and the governance structure is meant to convey our interest in seeing that all partners are actively involved from beginning to end (sustainability), and in all aspects of the project. There is intended to be a healthy balance between specific project results and the ability to sustain successful project elements beyond the life of the project. Any further questions or comments can be sent to Patrick Woods at
populations on the list of the 14 barrier populations? Guide also includes “and Other Groups designated by the Governor.” There needs to be a compelling need statement, with supporting data, about why you are serving the population that you choose, if they are not on the list. Would funding through other agencies, such as funding through the Department of Commerce for incumbent worker training be appropriate to list for sustainability in your proposal? You really need to connect with the organization or agency that has the funding you want to use. We are looking for systemic sustainability, so if they commit to change their deployment strategies if this project is successful than it is illustrating sustainability. Could the Upskill-Backfill Webpage have a Word version copy of the RFP Guidelines in order to help applicants (WDCs) in sharing document with various workgroups and partners? Yes we will put a PDF version on the webpage: Can you clarify the response that was provided at the January 12 Session on the balance in scoring between results and administration The scoring system was developed to help support the purpose of the funds. These projects are considered learning laboratories that will help instruct the state. It is essential that funded projects have committed partners willing to do the hard work of evaluating all aspects of a project’s implementation and results. The scoring emphasis on administration and the governance structure is meant to convey our interest in seeing that all partners are actively involved from beginning to end (sustainability), and in all aspects of the project. There is intended to be a healthy balance between specific project results and the ability to sustain successful project elements beyond the life of the project. Any further questions or comments can be sent to Patrick Woods at
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