Usaid allocates $1.8 million to support training and employment in Ukraine

The USAID program “Competitiveness of the Ukrainian Economy” has announced an allocation of $1.8 million for a new initiative aimed at supporting training and employment for Ukrainians. This project seeks to help youth, women, veterans, people with disabilities, and internally displaced persons (IDPs) realize their potential in the job market.

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The initiative aims to provide the necessary skills for in-demand professions in the most dynamic sectors of the economy, particularly in construction and logistics. Special attention will be given to supporting women in acquiring skills in traditionally male-dominated professions, contributing to reducing gender inequality in the labor market.

The main objective of the initiative is to strengthen partnerships between the private sector and vocational education institutions. The project aims to create new jobs and equip job seekers with the skills needed for employment in promising sectors of the economy.

The initiative consists of eight components, each with a budget of $230,000. The program’s implementation is planned from November 2024 to June 30, 2025.

Applications for participation in the initiative are accepted until November 29, 2024, from companies, business associations or clusters, non-profit organizations, civil society organizations, private universities, or vocational training institutions (VTIs) legally registered in government-controlled areas of Ukraine.

For more information about the initiative and to apply, please visit this link.

This initiative is an important step towards strengthening Ukraine’s economy and ensuring equal opportunities for all its citizens.