A partnership agreement was signed between „Georgian Water and Power“ and the USAID program "Employers for Vocational Education".
Within the framework of the partnership, an investment of USD 515,537 will be made.
The goal of the joint project is to create and implement authorized professional programs in the field of water supply and sewage systems of Georgia in accordance with European standards.
The partnership aims to create innovative approaches and strengthen links between vocational skills training and high-paying employment opportunities, which will contribute to the sustainable development of Georgia's economy and the reduction of unemployment.
International hydro-engineers and experts will be invited to develop and implement authorized programs at gwp training academy.
Within the framework of cooperation between Georgian Water and Power and USAID, authorized water supply and sewage systems management programs will include persons interested in starting a career in the field of water supply. Also, through authorized retraining programs, existing employees of the company will be qualified for further career development.
During 2024-2025, 90 beneficiaries will participate in trainings. The process will be fully implemented on the basis of the training center of Georgian Water and Power.
USAID's "Employers for Vocational Education" program aims to establish a link between human capital development and employment opportunities, which will reduce the level of unemployment and contribute to the development of a sustainable economy in the country. To achieve these goals, the program has already signed more than 60 partnerships with employers operating in transport, construction, logistics, information and communication technologies, healthcare, hospitality, services and other fast-growing sectors.
The partnership between gwp and USAID's "Employers for Vocational Education" program is an important step in the development of the water supply sector in Georgia and the creation of a qualified workforce in the field.
