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So how do we get hired?  Do we need to all have LLCs?

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So how do we get hired?  Do we need to all have LLCs?

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What do we call this new project

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DPI is moving forward--what would be our relationship to the work they are doing?

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DPI is moving forward--what would be our relationship to the work they are doing?

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Questions:

To what degree are we continuing with old model? what might new model look like?

Will be a blend, more focused on what clients need and based on what has been most effective

Would work extend beyond NC?

Focused in NC first, but also looking to some of the other expansion states that we were working with, at least in the first year. Will eventually be pursuing a broader approach

Will aim to start small

Is RTI providing start up funding?

Yes, at this point contracting as with a small team as part time contractors; providing space as well and back end administrative functions

Expect a blend of some full time employees, some part time

Contractor means what?

contracted employees, would be employed through a staffing agency

Could also contract with individuals with own LLCs, etc.

Service model have three buckets, PL, Coaching, Consulting? How are they connected and how determined?

Felt like the three buckets that old work was closest connected to and that aligned with RTI's strategy

Still many unknowns about the work and how the specifics of the service model get fleshed out

Not going to tell someone "yes" until we know we have a strong talent bench

Feel like the consulting bucket will become a larger element of work

Much of this could be in semantics

Has RTI expressed whether more interested in former talent or new personnel?

RTI wants our former staff

RTI does not have a current unit that does this sort of work

Need to have a good fit based on the work that is acquired

Who is part of the small team at RTI

All 30 hours or less (part time and temporary contractors)

Angela, Laurie, Jodi, Joe, Edna, Kayla

Email being sent will also go to former staff

Relationship with Bridgewood

Positive about the work, but will be a contracted vendor, so would indeed be seeking many of the same kinds of work

DPI relationship?

Aim to partner with DPI at some level - DPI more focused on technical elements, we aim to do more of the service delivery

Many other partners would be engaged, university system, community colleges, etc

Priority given to NCNS employees?

Yes, based on expertise - able to start fast and start small

Based on fit and the work we are able to get secured

Can you talk about USDOE's reluctance?

They are probably feeling a little wary after awarding 20M grant to a now bankrupt organization

Could be a year, we just don't know yet. Laurie and Angela pushing forward to try to get answers as soon as possible

New organization, but as we get lumped in with other competitors, what is the driving purpose? Mission and vision was compelling as NCNS, how might that translate?

RTI mission to "improve the human condition by turning knowledge into practice"

RTI does a lof of work in different practice areas

RTI been focused in education in third world countries in the past

Education is means to improving the human condition

Do a lot of education research; interested in being able to better turn that into practitioner work

Large organization, but feel mission and stewardship is a match

Is there an assumption that would not have a decision made until mid August?

No, staffing will completely depend on when we are able to sign agreements; aim to hire once get agreements in place

Could be sooner, but service delivery would not start until August

What is the staffing process? Would it all happen before end of July?

Will aim to move on things sooner if we can

Dont envision interview process for former NCNS employees

When would those who are going to be hired know?

Difficult to know - ambiguity right now and would hate to give firm dates until we are able to see what the staffing model looks like once contracts come in

What do we call this?

RTI international

rti.org

Be a division/dept. within the Education/Workforce Development unit

How do we get hired? do we need to all have LLCs?

No - do not need to have LLC

They use a contract staffing organization

Let team know if you are interested in the work - this is startup, will be ambiguous,

There is no office right now, all remote

To express interest, can we just respond to the letter?

Yes, that's fine to just reply to angela

email will be on the letter

Mentioned that working remote currently and that when thinking about candidates to hire that mix of skills/fit; if people brought on board, would have option to work remotely or can live anywhere?

For now, would have to be remote employees, work from home, or whereever

Would be remote employment

At some point will likely have home unit, but RTI is oriented around a remote workforce

Expected to go to where the work is

Aiming to reduce travel and trying to better use technology; price has to bear what we can offer

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When considering hiring for the work in August, will priority be given to former NCNS employees?

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When considering hiring for the work in August, will priority be given to former NCNS employees?

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Knowing that Bridgewood coaches are already being re-contracted in most early colleges, how will RTI either work WITH bridgewood or compete against them?

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Will we be copied on the email that is sent out

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Will we be copied on the email that is sent out