USAID Philippines Opportunity 2.0

USAID Philippines Opportunity 2.0

Project Director:

Nancy Wallace
Nancy Wallace

EDC Staff:

David Hall
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Funded by:

U.S. Agency for International Development

Partners:

Department of Education (DepEd); Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA); Department of South East Asian Ministries of Education Organization’s Regional Center for Innovation and Technology (SEAMEO INNOTECH); Philippines Business for Education (PBEd); Accenture; Volunteer Services Overseas (VSO); Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Focus Area:

Education Workforce & SystemsYouth & Workforce Development

Services:

Design & DevelopmentImplementationPolicyResearch & Evaluation

Region:

Asia

Duration:

2020-2025

Challenge

In the Philippines, as many as 3 million youth aged 16–24 are not in school, are not gainfully employed, and have not finished college or postsecondary education. While the Philippine government has invested in education and technical skills training for these out-of-school youth (OSY), many are unable to take full advantage of these programs.

Funded by USAID, Opportunity 2.0 worked with the Philippine government to assist these youth in addressing barriers to lifelong learning and professional success. This systems approach program provided work-based learning, entrepreneurship opportunities, and training that was relevant and responsive.

Key Activities

EDC staff:

  • Introduced skills training around work-readiness and entrepreneurship.
  • Built capacity of partners to provide foundational skills to prepare youth for work and entrepreneurship
  • Engaged the private sector through work-based learning and work immersion programs
  • Expanded the network of Youth Development Alliances to strengthen connections among industry, education programs, government, and youth
  • Grew productive alliances with industry and higher education institutions

Our Impact

Opportunity 2.0:

  • 110,366 youth developed skills and found pathways to exciting workforce opportunities.
  • 2,422 employers offered internships and mentorships.
  • 5,994 teachers and trainers strengthened their youth-focused approaches.
  • 45 modules developed specifically for out-of-school learning.
  • 15 Youth Development Alliances-mobilized communities for lasting change.

Opportunity 2.0

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Our Purpose

We work with partners worldwide to advance every person’s journey to learn, work, and be well.

Learn

Ignite curiosity to explore, question, and unlock innovation

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Work

Develop economic opportunities that drive progress

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Be Well

Build foundations for resilient, thriving communities

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