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Workforce Development and Technology Skills Program for Ivoirian Youth via American Spaces

The U.S. Embassy Abidjan’s Public Diplomacy Section is seeking proposals for a workforce development and skills-building program for Ivoirian youth, delivered through American Spaces in Côte d’Ivoire. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Abidjan, Public Diplomacy Section - Program Scope: - Implement a workforce development program targeting 1,200 youth and 60 educators (ages 17–40) in Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, Bouaké, and Korhogo - Focus areas: English proficiency, employability skills, and practical technology skills (artificial intelligence, coding, robotics, entrepreneurship) - Activities must include engagement with U.S. institutions, experts, and private sector partners to support U.S. trade, investment, and innovation - Emphasis on U.S. values, innovation, and leadership; program aims to increase employment, internships, and entrepreneurship linked to U.S. business - Funding and Eligibility: - Fixed amount awards anticipated between $10,000 and $19,000; two awards expected - Only nonprofit, non-governmental entities are eligible; no cost-sharing required - Period of Performance: - Project duration is 12 to 18 months, with possible non-competitive continuation based on performance and funding - Notable Requirements: - Program must be delivered through the American Spaces network - Activities should align with U.S. foreign policy priorities and the Freedom 250 celebration - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

U.S. Embassy Abidjan’s Public Diplomacy Section is seeking proposals to implement a workforce development and skills-building program through its network of American Spaces. The program aims to build a pipeline of skilled, English-capable Ivoirian youth to support U.S. trade, investment, and innovation partnerships while expanding economic opportunity and stability in Côte d’Ivoire. Targeting university students, educators, and early-career professionals aged 17–40 in key cities including Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, Bouaké, and Korhogo, activities will focus on employability skills, English proficiency, and practical technology skills such as artificial intelligence, coding, and entrepreneurship. The program will also increase engagement with U.S. institutions, experts, and private sector partners, aligned with U.S. foreign policy priorities and the Freedom 250 celebration.

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