Purdue University/Afghan Ministries of Education and Higher Education, the Polytechnic Institute, the Education University, Kabul University, and four regional universities
A New Partnership and Focus: Building Capacity for DEvelopeing a Technologically Skilled Workforce
State:
Indiana
Country:
Afghanistan
Award Date:
2004
Award Amount:
$99,999.00
Cost Share:
$67,261.00
Other Partners:
This partnership will enhance the flow of skilled technical trainers into Afghanistan’s rebuilding effort, not only in Kabul, but also in four regions (Kandahar, Nangahar, Balkh, and Herat), which are served by regional universities. The partnership plans to 1) produce a conceptual white paper outlining a technical workforce development program that encompasses infrastructure, education, engineering, and technology, 2) develop a pilot test of train-the-trainer/needs assessment and validation workshops, and 3) identify needed skills and technical and vocational priorities of four regional universities. The partners will then equip 20 Afghan trainers with the skills needed to conduct basic technical training in support of the rebuilding of Afghanistan’s infrastructure. In addition, the partners will establish communications systems for collaboration between colleagues in Kabul and four regional Afghan institutions and develop a collaborative plan with the Afghan Ministers and higher education leaders that will provide guidance on sub-baccalaureate technical education in Afghanistan.