PY 26 Youth Provider Information
Procurement Solicitation
Requests for Proposals were sent to local schools and agencies on the Bidders List. The RFPs were issued on February 13, 2026 with a return date of March 13, 2026.
Members of the NCI Works Committee and Business Employment Skills Team, Inc. staff reviewed and rated each of the proposals. Detailed information regarding the Youth Projects and the recommendations can be found in the April 14, 2026 One Stop Services Committee Meeting Minutes and the May 5, 2026 NCI Works Meeting Minutes.
Contracts Awarded:
Education Outreach Program (Regional Office of Education #47)
The Education Outreach Program provides services to WIOA-eligible out of school youth between the ages of 17-24 who reside in Lee, Ogle or Whiteside County. Youth are provided or linked with academic instruction that results in an Illinois High School Diploma as well as career readiness skills to help them secure and maintain employment. The program is administered by the Lee, Ogle and Whiteside Regional Office of Education. Grant: $201,569.00. Contract Duration: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
Regional Work Study (Regional Office of Education #35)
The Regional Work Study program provides academic instruction and employment support to WIOA eligible youth who have dropped from school and want to earn a high school diploma from their district high school. The program serves youth from LaSalle and Putnam counties. Instruction is provided at the Ottawa IVCC Center and Mendota Library. The program is administered by Regional Office of Education #35. Grant: $108,405.98. Contract Duration: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
