AMMAN,
Jordan, July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Correlation
One, a global workforce development platform that prepares people
for the jobs of the future, has launched the "Tech for Jobs"
program, a first-of-its-kind training-to-jobs initiative, funded by
the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). This
groundbreaking program aims to create economic opportunities for
4,000 Jordanians by providing education and professional
development in data analytics and connecting them with global
companies for remote employment opportunities. In addition to the
training component, USAID will fund an impact evaluation study
through a randomized controlled trial conducted by MIT's Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab
(J-PAL).
The program has three primary goals:
- Empower Women and Youth: Help women and youth in
Jordan acquire in-demand skills,
advancing Jordan's progress
towards greater prosperity and stability.
- Attract Employers: Draw regional and global
employers to Jordan, supporting
the Government's long-term objective of becoming a digital talent
hub in the Middle East.
- Insightful Analysis: Collect, analyze, and report
on insights to add to USAID's actionable body of knowledge and help
attract other international, regional, and local employers.
Richard Chen, Director of
USAID/Jordan's Economic
Development and Energy Office, stated: "This initiative represents
one of 17 randomized controlled trials globally for USAID. It is
our hope that this model can be expanded, replicated, and scaled to
achieve greater impact and provide more job opportunities for women
in Jordan."
The Tech for Jobs program directly supports two of USAID's
development objectives in Jordan:
- Inclusive Private Sector Growth: Correlation One's
program is designed to improve the Jordanian private sector's
capacity to compete in a global digital economy by leveraging the
strengths of its existing education system and infrastructure.
- Women's Workforce Participation: Correlation One will
focus on global companies and sectors that have the potential to
employ large numbers of Jordanian women in remote roles. Home-based
work has the potential to mitigate challenges such as transit,
child care, and inflexible work arrangements.
Dean Karlan, USAID Chief
Economist, stated: "I am enthusiastic about Correlation One's
mission and model and am thus keen to learn more about the impact
and scalability potential through the results of the randomized
controlled trial."
Correlation One's co-Founder and co-CEO, Sham Mustafa, stated,
"This initiative represents a significant step forward in our
mission to democratize access to data-driven jobs. By equipping
4,000 Jordanians with vital data analytics skills, we are not only
enhancing their employability but also contributing to Jordan's vision of becoming a leading digital
talent hub in the region."
About Correlation One
Correlation One's mission is to create equal access to the
data-driven jobs of the future and unlock diverse human potential
at scale. Data and digital literacy are the most important skills
for the future of work. Yet, pervasive structural barriers hinder
equitable access to vital training, leading to widening skills gaps
within organizations and feelings of stagnation among workers. In
response, Correlation One is democratizing access to key skills
through employer-sponsored training, ensuring that every individual
can thrive in the digital age.
Multilateral agencies and government organizations work with us
to grow the data and digital skills of their citizens. Together, we
help create economic opportunity, reduce unemployment, and increase
mobility for underserved segments of their population. Our programs
are entirely tailored to local conditions and regional employer
needs. This enables us to go beyond training to create a local
ecosystem of skills, talent, and employers, driving a virtuous
cycle of economic prosperity. Our clients include industry-leading
companies and government organizations such as Amazon, Coca-Cola,
Johnson & Johnson, USAID, and the U.S. Department of
Defense.
About USAID Mission to Jordan
Over the past 75 years, the United
States and Jordan have
maintained a long-standing partnership to bolster Jordan's economic stability and support a
healthy, well-educated, and productive population that can forge a
stable and prosperous future. The U.S. Government has provided
Jordan with more than $20 billion in foreign aid since 1946. USAID has
directly supported a 40 percent reduction in infant mortality in
the last twenty years, expanded equitable access to education for
Jordanian and refugee students, increased the availability of
drinking water and improved sanitation for millions of Jordanians,
and facilitated the Jordan-U.S. Free Trade Agreement to help
businesses access new markets and grow.
For more information, please contact:
Laurence Chalude
info@correlation-one.com
www.correlation-one.com/
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