ETCOG as the fiscal agent and administrative unit for the Workforce Solutions East Texas Board (WSETB) is soliciting proposals for the management and operation of Stand Alone Youth Projects funded with Workforce Investment Act funds. Stand Alone Projects are independently operated, year-round programs that provide services allowable under the Workforce Investment Act to economically disadvantaged out-of-school youth that will help them achieve academic and employment success. WIA allows services for youth from 14 to 21 years of age. It is anticipated that out-of-school youth served through these projects will typically be from 16 to 21 years of age. Individuals cannot be served who are younger than the allowable age for dropping out of school in the State of Texas in accordance with compulsory attendance provisions of the Texas Education Code. For more information please review the solicitation packet.