Innovative Workforce Activity
ID: 348629Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

USAID-VIETNAM (USAID-VIE)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Employment, Labor and Training

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/348629
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is forecasting an opportunity for the Innovative Workforce Activity aimed at enhancing Vietnam's digital workforce capacity and fostering local innovation. This five-year initiative will address critical gaps in digital skills and workforce readiness, aligning with Vietnam's National Strategy on the Industrial Revolution 4.0, while promoting inclusive access to training and strengthening connections between workforce supply and market demand. The program is expected to implement strategic partnerships and sustainability measures across various sectors, particularly in major urban areas, to ensure resilience and competitive advantage in the digital economy. Interested parties can provide feedback and insights through the Request for Information (RFI) process, with responses being voluntary and aimed at informing future solicitations. For further inquiries, contact Van Trinh, Acquisition Assistance Specialist at USAID/Vietnam, via email at vantrinh@usaid.gov or by phone at 8424-39351211.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Van Trinh Acquisition Assistance Specialist
    8424-39351211
    vantrinh@usaid.gov
    Files
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    RFI Innovative Workforce FINAL.pdf
    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is gathering information for the anticipated Innovative Workforce Activity in Vietnam. This five-year award aims to enhance Vietnam's digital workforce and local innovation to support the country's National Strategy on the Industrial Revolution 4.0. The Request for Information (RFI) is designed to conduct market research and gather input from interested parties.
    RFI.pdf
    The USAID/Vietnam issued a Request for Information (RFI) to seek insights for its anticipated Innovative Workforce Activity. This five-year initiative aims to enhance Vietnam's digital workforce capacity and innovation, supporting the National Strategy on Industrial Revolution 4.0. The RFI serves as a market research tool and is not a proposal request; responses are voluntary and may inform future solicitations. The activity will address Vietnam's need for digital skills aligned with a growing economy, remedying identified gaps in workforce readiness, and fostering local technological innovation. Key challenges include inadequate digital skills, a lack of homegrown technologies, and persistent digital divides affecting gender and geographic participation. The Innovative Workforce Activity aims to develop regulatory frameworks, support inclusive access to training, and strengthen connections between workforce supply and market demand. With goals targeting enhanced capabilities in the digital economy, the program will also promote strategic partnerships and sustainability across various sectors. Implemented in major urban areas, this initiative underscores the importance of a collaborative approach with local stakeholders to achieve resilience and competitive advantage within the digital landscape in Vietnam.
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