Seeking TVET Institutions for the Forsah TVET - 2023 Partner...

The Forsah Technical and Vocational Education Training Program (Forsah TVET) is seeking non-governmental TVET institutions in the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem, offering levels 1,2, and/or 4 training to partner with Forsah TVET through applying to 2023 Partnership Application.  

Application deadline: May 25, 2023 
11:59 PM Jerusalem time  

Forsah TVET seeks to partner with non-governmental Palestinian TVET institutions to collaboratively develop new or upgraded training programs. These programs will support Palestinian career paths and link students to employment opportunities, or help them start their own business, in increasingly in-demand sectors. Through partnerships, Forsah TVET supports TVET institutions’ responsiveness to the needs of the private sector and the effects of climate change; creates new partnerships between the TVET institutions and the private sector; and increases the number of skilled graduates. In addition, Forsah TVET will support enhanced career development services and mentorships for students. Forsah TVET activities will work with youth to improve awareness of TVET programs and increase student enrollment in partner institutions. 

PARTNERSHIP APPROACH: 

The purpose of this partnership activity is to create a collaborative platform that fosters cooperation and knowledge-sharing between TVET institutions and the Forsah TVET program. This collaboration will lead to the development of innovative curricula, teaching methods, and assessment tools that are tailored to the needs of the labor market and the local industry. Through this partnership program, selected TVET institutions will have access to a range of resources and networks, including technical expertise, financial support, and training opportunities. This will enable them to enhance their capacity to provide high-quality and relevant TVET and to meet the evolving needs of the labor market. 

Activities aim to create more inclusive and equitable offerings by promoting the integration of marginalized groups, such as women and youth, into the workforce. By providing them with relevant skills and knowledge, TVET institutions and Forsah TVET can contribute to reducing poverty and promoting sustainable economic growth. This program will support activities that build sustainable relationships between TVET Institutions, the private sector, and youth to focus on meeting evolving economic needs.  

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 

 SELECTION CRITERIA  

The following criteria will be evaluated: 

 Priority will be given to diversity (type and level of programming, geographic distribution of institutions, etc.) when selecting partners. 

INFORMATION SESSION AND QUESTIONS 

An information session on Forsah TVET and this partnership application will be hosted online on May 15, 2023. If you are interested in participating, you are required to fill in this form Registration Form or contact [email protected] to register and receive the meeting link. Applicants may send their questions by e-mail, at the latest by May 10, 2023, to [email protected]. IREX will not be obliged to provide clarification on questions received after this date. Responses to questions will be shared in the information session and posted online to www.irex.org/project/Forsah-TVET  by May 16, 2023. 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 

Detailed application instructions can be downloaded through the link below. Please review the program requirements prior to starting an application to ensure that you are eligible. Please note that eligibility requirements are determined by the U.S. Department of State and exceptions cannot be made.

Please visit our website for more details and instructions on how to apply: https://www.irex.org/program/seeking-technical-and-vocational-education-and-training-tvet-institutions-forsah-tvet-2023  

Forsah TVET is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by IREX in partnership with DAI, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT), Development Gateway (DG), Business Women Forum Palestine (BWF), Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), An-Najah, An-Najah Company for Consultancy and Technical Studies (AnNajah). The contents of this application are the responsibility of IREX and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.