Making the Future to Work Activity
ID: 299542Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

South Africa USAID-Pretoria (USAID-SAF)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The South Africa USAID-Pretoria is forecasting a Request for Information (RFI) titled "Making the Future to Work Activity," aimed at gathering insights to enhance job growth and youth engagement in the South African job market. The initiative seeks to understand potential technical assistance options, establish a roadmap for job creation, and explore local government collaboration with the private sector and civil society to innovate funding strategies for skills development. This opportunity is particularly significant as it focuses on leveraging local resources and aligning educational programs with market demands, thereby fostering sustainable employment solutions. Interested parties can reach out to Shale Malema at pretoriaapplications@usaid.gov or smalema@usaid.gov for further inquiries, with no cost-sharing requirements and eligibility primarily for local South African organizations as defined in the opportunity details.

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