Open Solicitations
Governor’s Workforce Board Coaching Collaborative
The Governor’s Workforce Board is seeking proposals for an organization or partnership to support career development professionals across education, workforce, community-based organizations, and state agencies through professional development, shared resources, and cross-sector collaboration.
Eligible organizations include community-based organizations, nonprofits, and other mission-aligned organizations with experience working with career development or workforce professionals. Collaborative proposals are encouraged.
Proposals are due September 28, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. EST.
Letters of Interest Received
The following parties have expressed interest in this RFP.
NOTE: The letter of interest was NOT a requirement for proposal submission, but encouraged to facilitate the development of collaborative proposals (if desired), and to help us communicate with interested parties about any changes or updates to this RFP.
Organization: Wildlife Clinic of Rhode Island
Address: 2865 Tower Hill Road, Saunderstown, RI 02874
Primary Contact: Dr. William Morrissette
Title: Executive Director
Email: Wmorrissette@riwildliferehab.org
Organization: MENTOR RI
Address: 875 Centerville Road, Building 3, Unit 9, Warwick, RI 02886
Primary Contact: Jeanine Achin
Title: President and CEO
Email: jachin@mentorri.org
Organization: The Greatest You Consulting
Address: 40 School St., Central Falls, RI 02863
Primary Contact: Carlene Fonseca
Title: Founder & CEO
Email: greatestyouconsulting@gmail.com
Organization: The Education Exchange
Address: 33 N Road, C-1, Peace Dale, RI 02879
Primary Contact: Jason Colonies, Ed.D.
Title: Executive Director
Organization: Mount Hope Community Center
Address: 199 Camp Street, Providence, RI 02906
Primary Contact: Helen Baskerville-Dukes
Title: Executive Director
Email: hbdukes@mhccri.org
Organization: University of Rhode Island
Address: 64 Upper College Road, Room 206, Kingston, RI 02881
Primary Contact: John Olerio
Title: Executive Director, URI Office of Strategic Initiatives
Email: jolerio@uri.edu
Organization: The WorkPlace
Address: 1000 Lafayette Blvd., Suite 501, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Primary Contact: Atty. Adrienne Parkmond
Title: Chief Operating Officer
Email: aparkmond@workplace.org
Organization: Eli Patrick & Co
Address: 75 Charter Oak Ave., Suite 1-301, Hartford, CT 06106
Primary Contact: Not provided
Title: Not provided
Email: clark@elipatrick.com
Organization: Breaking Bread USA
Address: 18 Wendi Drive, North Providence, RI 02911
Primary Contact: Not provided
Title: Not provided
Email: info@BreakingBreadUSA.org