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U.S. Mission to Vietnam Seeks Proposals for Workforce Development and Innovation Programs via American Spaces

The U.S. Mission to Vietnam, under the U.S. Department of State, is seeking proposals to implement workforce development and innovation programs through American Spaces in Vietnam. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Mission Vietnam, Public Diplomacy Section - Program Scope: - Implement workforce development and innovation programming for Vietnamese youth (ages 18–40), university students, educators, and early-career professionals - Locations: American Spaces in Hanoi, Thai Nguyen, Ho Chi Minh City, and An Giang - Products/Services Requested: - Design and delivery of programs to strengthen English proficiency - Training in technology skills, including artificial intelligence, coding, cybersecurity, and entrepreneurship - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named - Only not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and public international organizations are eligible; for-profit entities are excluded - Substantial involvement from the U.S. Mission Vietnam is expected (cooperative agreement or grant) - Awards range from $10,000 to $20,000, with 2–3 awards anticipated - Cost sharing is encouraged but not required - Applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier and valid SAM.gov registration - Program aims to build a pipeline of skilled, English-capable Vietnamese youth to support U.S. trade, investment, and innovation partnerships, and to expand opportunities for American businesses.

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U.S. Mission Vietnam's Public Diplomacy Section seeks proposals to implement workforce development and innovation programs through American Spaces. The program aims to build a pipeline of skilled, English-capable Vietnamese youth who support U.S. trade, investment, and innovation partnerships while expanding economic opportunity in Vietnam. Targeting university students, educators, and early-career professionals in Hanoi, Thai Nguyen, Ho Chi Minh City, and An Giang, activities focus on strengthening English proficiency and technology skills in artificial intelligence, coding, cybersecurity, and entrepreneurship. The program also showcases American excellence in science, technology, and innovation, connecting participants to U.S. networks to expand opportunities for American businesses and reinforce U.S. strategic cooperation in Vietnam.

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