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EnglishxSTEM: Technical English Training for Dominican STEM Professionals

The U.S. Department of State, through its Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo, is seeking proposals for the EnglishxSTEM initiative to enhance technical English proficiency among Dominican STEM professionals. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, WHA/Embassy Santo Domingo, Public Diplomacy Section - Program Overview: - EnglishxSTEM aims to design and implement at least five English for Specific Purposes (ESP) training programs - Target audience: 500–800 Dominican students, faculty, and professionals in STEM, semiconductors, cybersecurity, biotechnology, energy, artificial intelligence, and research/innovation - Includes U.S.-based professional exchanges and faculty training opportunities - Services Requested: - Curriculum development, participant recruitment, logistics, monitoring, and evaluation - Implementation of ESP programs aligned with U.S. technical and industry standards - Notable Requirements: - Only not-for-profit organizations and public or private educational institutions are eligible to apply - For-profit entities are not eligible - Collaboration with Dominican institutions such as universities, INFOTEP, AIRD, CONEP, and the National English Working Group - Funding: - Total available funding: $100,000 - Anticipated award amounts: $50,000–$100,000 - Period of Performance: - 36 months (anticipated July 2026–December 2028) - Place of Performance: - U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic and Embassy Santo Domingo, Public Diplomacy Section

Description

The EnglishxSTEM initiative aims to advance U.S. economic and technological interests by partnering with Dominican public and private sector stakeholders to deliver English for Specific Purposes (ESP) training in key productive sectors. The program will collaborate with universities and institutions such as INFOTEP, AIRD, CONEP, and the National English Working Group to strengthen workforce readiness and support U.S.-Dominican collaboration in STEM fields including semiconductors, cybersecurity, biotechnology, energy, artificial intelligence, and research and innovation. Over a three-year period, the $100,000 program will design and implement at least five ESP programs reaching approximately 500-800 Dominican students, faculty, and professionals nationwide. The initiative includes U.S.-based professional exchanges and faculty training opportunities, leveraging contributions from Dominican partners to ensure sustainability and long-term impact.

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