CYEI Request for Proposals

The CFT is seeking a qualified Communications Consultant to support with the development and dissemination of a comprehensive, expertly curated and designed Industry Association Toolkit to improve the knowledge, skills, and culture of employers regarding employment of Opportunity Youth.

The Toolkit will include tools and resources such as:

• Summary research on the business case for hiring Opportunity Youth
• Messaging on the value of employing Opportunity Youth in meeting corporate citizenship goals
• Collection of links to relevant and accurate information on the barriers that Opportunity Youth face, and strategies to reduce these barriers in a workplace
• Best HR practices for recruiting and interviewing Opportunity Youth (research summaries, tip sheets, )
• Best HR practices for onboarding and mentoring Opportunity Youth employees (research findings, tip sheets, guidelines, )
• Best HR practices and strategies for retaining Opportunity Youth employees
• Information and connection to local community agencies that support employers in finding, preparing and hiring Opportunity Youth employees
• Best practices for partnering with a local community agency

Scope of the Project

Working closely with a project Steering Committee of the CFT, the selected Communications Consultant will:

• Engage with the CFT and CPHR Alberta to determine the types of resources that would be most valuable to their members, identify resources currently in use, and understand gaps in information that future learning resources could
• Gather input from CPHR Alberta about industries that have entry-level jobs and are more likely to hire Opportunity Youth and verify the type of resources that would be most valuable to those members.
• Create new learning resources where needed to fill gaps in
• Curate a comprehensive package of resources into the web-based Industry Association Toolkit. Ensuring the Toolkit is user-friendly, engaging, and visually
• Work with the CFT and CPHR Alberta to gather employer feedback on draft material. Revise content based on
• Work with the CFT and CPHR Alberta to learn which tools require customization. Customize the Industry Association Toolkit for specific industries, where needed. Engagement to include focus groups with industry association
• Pilot the customized Industry Association Toolkit with relevant employers and HR professionals. Revise Toolkit as necessary based on the pilot test
• Support the creation of a dissemination plan, appropriate branding, and key dissemination partners who can help to reach the intended
• Design webinars and conference presentations highlighting the benefits of employing Opportunity Youth, best practices for employers, and resources available from local community agencies.

Proposal Requirements

Please submit a proposal that includes the following details:

• A brief description of your experience as a communications consultant, particularly in the development of utility driven resources and toolkits designed to strengthen professional practice and organizational culture. Include examples of your ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, develop adult learning and other capacity building tools and resources as well as any experience working with a collaborative project, non-profits, or in the employment sector. Additionally, if applicable, describe your experience working with
• An overview of your proposed methodology and timeline for developing the toolkit. Please outline your proposed approach to research, content development, stakeholder engagement, and final
• A detailed budget outlining costs for services rendered. Include estimated cost for each webinar, presentation at conference, and workshop/information
• Contact information for at least three references from previous clients/projects.
• Samples of relevant products, resources, or toolkits you have previously developed demonstrating your ability to execute this project

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