Training for Employment Activity (TEA)

The Training for Employment Activity (TEA) is a USAID Jordan initiative designed to train and employ youth by developing and sustaining an employment platform aligned with current labor market needs. The project focuses on providing career and technical education for 2,500 student semesters, specifically targeting beneficiaries with limited financial resources, including a requirement that at least 50 percent of participants did not pass the Tajwhi exam. The primary objective is to create direct links with the private sector to ensure that at least 80 percent of successful trainees are placed in jobs, with a further requirement that 60 percent of those placed are retained in their positions after six months. Administered under solicitation 72027818Q00005 with a budget of up to 5 million dollars, the contract is limited to local entities to support regional development. Evaluation of proposals emphasizes the technical approach and past performance over price. The procurement process included several amendments to clarify training period definitions, refine subcontracting limitations for non-local entities, and extend submission deadlines to ensure accurate and competitive proposals.