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2008 Youth Orientation Session Questions & Answers
Q1: Will proposers receive a confirmation regarding the proposal development session?
A1: Yes. Information confirming the session will be sent.
Q2: In the USDOL TEGL are the “neediest youth” population identified?
A2: Yes. Please reference the following website: http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=2224
Q3: Are the same “barrier” criteria for selecting youth for WIA used for BC funds as well?
A3: Yes. All youth participating within a youth program must have a barrier in order to qualify for the program.
Q4: What are incentives?
A4: They are included in the budget under “direct benefits”. This can be offered to participants as an award for good attendance, completion of the program, or other achievements as youth progress through the program.
Q5: Should all pre and post testing be administered to participants by the provider for the Out of School Youth Program only?
A5: No. Pre and post testing applies to both the In-School and Out of School programs. However, the programs may use test scores from school or other partners in order to track academic progress. There is a separate common measure for Literacy Numeracy Gain for out of school youth.
Q6: How are WIA and BC funds distributed?
A6: Approximately 60% are WIA funds and 40% are BC funds. BC funds are always less than WIA funds.
Q7: For the entered employment rate performance measure for older youth does this include those youth who had a job at the time of enrollment or within the last six months?
A7: This would include the older you who had a job at the time of enrollment.
Q8: Does 6 months after exit equal to 3rd full quarter following exit?
A8: Yes. 6 months after exit is referring to the 3rd full quarter following exit.
Q9: Can only one goal be set for each participant annually?
A9: No. More than one goal can be set for each participant, but progress must be tracked for each goal.
Q10: What standards apply to participants when they are enrolled as a younger youth but may become an “older youth” as they progress through the program?
A10: If a participant is considered a younger youth at the time of enrollment into the program those standards will carry with that participant. Eligibility follows the youth through the entire time the participant is involved within the program.
Q11: Will the contractors be financially penalized if goals are not achieved?
A11: No. Each contract is on a cost reimbursement basis. However, Contract Managers will work diligently with providers to assist them with achieving their goals.
Q12: What happens if a Best and Final offer is not received?
A12: The first proposal submission becomes the best and final proposal and is forwarded to the DWIB sub-committee for review and consideration.
Q13: If an In-School and Out-of-School proposal are submitted how are they scheduled for presentation?
A13: Each proposal is scheduled separately.
Q14: Can the participant receive a credential from another provider?
A14: Yes. The contractor may refer participants to another provider or school in order to obtain a credential.
Q15: Are participants currently enrolled into alternative schools considered an In-School youth?
A15: A waiver currently in effect allows participants that are currently attending alternative schools to be eligible for the Out of School youth programs.
Q16: Will those participants currently attending James H. Groves High School be eligible for the Out of School Youth Program?
A16: If a youth is currently enrolled in Groves at the time of enrollment the youth would not be eligible for the out of school youth program. This is because Groves is not an alternative school.
Youth attending an alternative school may be considered “out of school” youth.
Q17: For new proposers how should the milestones be completed for carry-ins and post exits?
A17: A zero (0) should be indicated on those rows since a new provider would not have any participants that would be included in this category.
Q18: Will there be outcomes for new program providers?
A18: Yes. Participants should progress through the program during the first year. As youth progress through the program this should be captured within the milestones that are created and set during the program year. (Reference Question 6)
Q19: Should contact information be included when identifying key people (question 5)?
A19: Be specific when identifying individuals that will be directly involved within your program.
Q20: Can you charge indirect fees to BC funds?
A20: Yes. There is no prohibition.
Q21: If a proposer plans to buy services from another provider, how should it be documented on the budget?
A21: This cost should be identified under professional services, but not included within the employee listing or salaries section of the budget.
Q22: If you did not attend the orientation today are you still eligible to submit a proposal?
A22: Yes. Orientation is not mandatory.
Q23: Is counseling defined as case management?
A23: The term “case management” means the provision of a client-centered approach in the delivery of services, designed
Q24: If a younger exits the program as attending secondary school how is this reported?
A24: Remaining in school is a neutral exit, however this may be modified through federal legislation or rule changes. Common measures do not define it this way.
Q25: How is skills goal attainment reported and tracked?
A25: A minimum of one skills goal is set every year and achievements or progress is reported on a yearly basis.
Q26: Who is considered an in-school youth?
A26: An in-school youth is defined as any youth attending any school, when the education leads to a High School Diploma. In addition to the definition, the following criteria must be met in order for any youth to qualify for the In-School Youth program:
In-School program proposals will target the neediest of youth students currently in 8th grade, that test at a level 1 or level 2 on the DSTP, that will enter 9th grade in September 2008. Students in grades 10, 11, & 12 may be served but the goal is for 9th grade students to be a primary enrollment cohort (90%) and that these students will be served until graduation. Youth currently being served in existing youth programs may continue to be served in contracts funded through this solicitation. 
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