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US launches P1.9 billion project for PH out-of-school youth

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MANILA - The US Agency for International Development (USAID) launched Tuesday a P1.9 billion project for 180,000 out-of-school youth in the Philippines.Under the 5-year program, the US said it would partner with the Department of Education and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority to augment their programs on &quot;relevant education, employability skills, and work experience.&quot;USAID will partner with 12 local governments nationwide for the mobilization of resources for out-of-school youth, the US embassy said in a statement.The program will also collaborate with some 2,200 employers and 50 training institutions in Metro Manila, Metro Cebu, and Davao, it added.“Through this new partnership, we can leverage a range of resources to maximize the potential of the Filipino youth, particularly those who are out-of-school or unemployed,&quot; US Ambassador Sung Kim said. &quot;With the right knowledge, attitudes, and skills, they will play a pivotal role in this great country’s growth and success over the long-term.&quot;<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We are officially launching <a href="https://twitter.com/usaid_manila?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@usaid_manila</a>’s Opportunity 2.0 project. Very proud and excited to be working closely with <a href="https://twitter.com/DepEd_PH?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DepEd_PH</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/tesdaofficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tesdaofficial</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/EDCtweets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EDCtweets</a> to help at least 180,000 young Filipinos access improved learning and earning opportunities. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FriendsPartnersAllies?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FriendsPartnersAllies</a> <a href="https://t.co/3tMIkhrtL5">pic.twitter.com/3tMIkhrtL5</a>— Ambassador Sung Kim (@USAmbManila) <a href="https://twitter.com/USAmbManila/status/1295649151812870145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 18, 2020</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div>The program is implemented by US-based Education Development Center, in partnership with Accenture, Philippine Business for Education, Catholic Relief Services, Voluntary Services Overseas, and SEAMEO-Innotech.The US earlier said it would give P126 million to help the Philippine government implement its basic education plan as face-to-face classes remain banned due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/06/18/20/us-to-give-p126-million-for-philippine-education-during-coronavirus-crisis">US to give P126 million for Philippine education during coronavirus crisis</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/07/20/us-commits-p298-million-more-aid-to-ph-covid-19-fight">US commits P298 million more aid to PH COVID-19 fight</a></li></ul>

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) launched Tuesday a P1.9 billion project for 180,000 out-of-school youth in the Philippines.

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) launched Tuesday a P1.9 billion project for 180,000 out-of-school youth in the Philippines.