(RFP for Lithium Valley Workforce And Economic Needs Assessment).... The Request for Proposals were released for the Lithium Valley Workforce and Econimic Development Needs Assessment.

This critical step marks a significant advancement in the County's efforts to harness the economic potential of Lithium Valley. This initiative, undertaken by the Imperial County Workforce Development Board and funded by the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It aims to comprehensively analyze the impending economic transformation in Imperial County. The focus of this analysis is the emerging local industries in lithium and rare minerals extraction and their potential uses in manufacturing batteries and other consumer products. This RFP, Backed by a $750,000 WIOA grant from the California Employment Development Department, seeks expert services to conduct a thorough assessment. The assessment will culminate with a report summerizing findings and recommended specific actions to prepare the county and its workforce for this economic shift.