USAID Competitive Economy of Ukraine Programme Allocates $1.8 Million to Support Employment for Ukrainians
13.11.2024 | 13:40 | Section for Public and Mass Media RelationsA new initiative to improve skills and retrain professionals to meet market needs is being launched by USAID Competitive Economy of Ukraine programme. This project will help young people, veterans, people with disabilities, and internally displaced persons (IDPs) realise their potential in the labour market by providing them with the necessary skills for in-demand professions in the most dynamic sectors of the economy. Additionally, the initiative aims to support women in acquiring skills for professions where men have historically dominated. The initiative is focused on strengthening partnerships between the private sector and vocational education institutions, providing incentives for the private sector to create new jobs, and ensuring job seekers have the skills required for employment in promising industries.
"USAID is committed to fostering Ukraine’s economic development through our investments in the development of professional skills in line with market needs, as well as by engaging the private sector in this process. This way, we not only expand opportunities for job seekers and assist businesses, but also make a significant contribution to the country’s economic recovery and enhance its human capital potential," said Julie Koenen, USAID Ukraine Mission Director.
This initiative is being implemented in partnership with Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy and will focus primarily on upskilling and re-training specialists for sectors critical to Ukraine’s recovery, such as construction and logistics.
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of Ukraine, Yuliia Svyrydenko, stressed the urgency of the initiative, noting: "The shortage of skilled workers is currently one of the main challenges for businesses. The government is addressing this issue through training and re-training programmes. According to Gradus Research, 88% of Ukrainians are ready to change their profession, with 45% of women considering working in fields that have traditionally been male-dominated. The new USAID programme will help improve the labour market situation in key sectors such as construction and logistics."
The initiative consists of 8 components, each with a budget of $230,000, and will run from November 2024 to 30 June 2025.
Companies and organisations are encouraged to apply to participate in one or more components of the initiative.
Component 1: Building a sustainable HR community to support the development of Ukrainian businesses and the labour market.
Component 2: Upskilling and re-training specialists in key sectors of the economy with a focus on their employment prospects.
Component 3: Increasing private sector engagement in skills development and re-training through enhanced corporate social responsibility practices.
Component 4: Expanding professional opportunities and employment for veterans, IDPs, people with disabilities, women, and youth through social enterprises and socially responsible businesses.
Component 5: Supporting construction and logistics companies in increasing employment of women, youth, people with disabilities, veterans, and IDPs.
Component 6: Comprehensive support and reintegration of veterans, IDPs, people with disabilities, women, and youth into the labour market.
Component 7: Partnerships between vocational education institutions and the private sector to enhance skills development and re-training.
Component 8: Sectoral partnership initiative to employ students and young specialists.
For more information about the initiative and to submit applications, please visit: https://bit.ly/3C62uIT
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