Invitation to Mission Industry Day - USAID/Eastern and Southern Caribbean
ID: 356325Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

USAID - Barbados and Eastern Caribbean (USAID-BAR)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356325
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is hosting an Industry Day event focused on a new educational initiative aimed at youth aged 15 to 24 who are not engaged in employment, education, or training (NEET) in the Eastern and Southern Caribbean, specifically targeting Suriname and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The initiative seeks to enhance youth development through a pay-for-results (PFR) approach, which incentivizes measurable improvements in soft skills and employment outcomes by partnering with local organizations and institutions. This event, part of USAID’s Regional Development Cooperation Strategy (2020-2025), will take place on September 30, 2024, at the Torarica Resort, and interested organizations must register by September 23, 2024, by emailing USAID. For further inquiries, contact Farah Canaan Lachapelle at fcanaanlachapelle@usaid.gov or call 809-567-7775.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Farah Canaan Lachapelle Grantor
    (809) 567-7775
    fcanaanlachapelle@usaid.gov
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    Invitation.pdf
    USAID is hosting an Industry Day event on September 30, 2024, focused on a new education initiative targeting youth aged 15 to 24 who are not engaged in employment, education, or training (NEET) in the Eastern and Southern Caribbean, specifically in Suriname and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. This initiative is part of USAID’s Regional Development Cooperation Strategy (2020-2025) and aims to enhance youth development through a pay-for-results (PFR) approach, incentivizing results in soft skills and employment outcomes. The event will offer a platform for stakeholders, including local service providers, academic institutions, and civil society organizations, to engage with USAID’s plans, ask questions, and share insights on local capabilities. Participation can be in-person for those in Suriname or virtually for others. Interested parties must sign up by September 23, 2024, via specified email addresses. The document emphasizes USAID’s commitment to local partnerships and its focus on improving educational and employment opportunities for youth in the region.
    UItnodiging.pdf
    USAID is organizing an Industry Day event in the Eastern and Southern Caribbean to discuss a new educational initiative targeting youth aged 15-24 who are not engaged in employment, education, or training (NEET). The goal is to improve their soft skills and employment opportunities by collaborating with local organizations and institutions. Suriname and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are identified as primary beneficiaries of this initiative, which will employ a "pay-for-results" model where funding is contingent upon the achievement of specific outcomes. The event will take place at the Torarica Resort on September 30, 2024, and aims to foster communication between USAID and stakeholders, helping them understand educational priorities and funding requirements. Participation is free, though no costs related to attendance will be reimbursed. Interested organizations must register by emailing USAID with specific details before September 23, 2024. This initiative aligns with USAID’s 2020-2025 Regional Development Cooperation Strategy, focusing on sustainable improvements in economic and educational outcomes in the region.
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