The USAID program "Competitive Economy of Ukraine" is allocating $1.8 million to support the employment of Ukrainians, the Ministry of Economy reported, UNN writes.
Important news from our partners. USAID CEP allocates $1.8 million to support employment of Ukrainians. Initiative will help youth, veterans, women, people with disabilities and IDPs realize their potential in the labor market
According to the Deputy Prime Minister, this project includes retraining programs, cooperation with the private sector and business associations, private universities, and vocational training institutions.
Svyrydenko emphasized the urgency of the initiative, noting: "The lack of personnel is one of the main problems for business today. The government is addressing this issue through training and retraining programs. According to Gradus Research, 88% of Ukrainians are ready to change their profession, with 45% of women considering working in areas previously statistically dominated by men. The new USAID program will help improve the labor 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 June 30, 2025.
Businesses and organizations can apply to participate in various components of the project. Learn more and submit your application here.