Thousands of young Sudanese professionals were building promising careers before the war disrupted their lives. Many have found themselves displaced in Egypt, facing the challenge of starting over in a new environment with limited resources and opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To address this urgent need, the American Center Khartoum<\/strong>, with funding from the U.S. government<\/strong>, has launched Skillforce-Ready<\/strong> \u2014 a transformative workforce re-engagement and upskilling program designed specifically for war-affected Sudanese youth in Cairo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Skillforce-Ready<\/strong> is a competitive, no-cost workforce development initiative aimed at helping displaced Sudanese professionals regain career momentum and reconnect with the job market. The program focuses on rebuilding confidence, upgrading essential soft and technical skills, and improving employability in today\u2019s evolving world of work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This initiative was created by a U.S. Exchange alumna and is fully funded to ensure accessibility for eligible participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Participants in Skillforce-Ready gain access to a powerful set of career-enhancing tools and training opportunities, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This program doesn\u2019t just train\u2014it empowers you to re-enter the workforce stronger than before.Participants in Skillforce-Ready gain access to a powerful set of career-enhancing tools and training opportunities, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This program doesn\u2019t just train\u2014it empowers you to re-enter the workforce stronger than before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To qualify for the Skillforce-Ready program, applicants must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2714 Displaced in Egypt due to the Sudan war Important Note:<\/strong> War has interrupted countless professional journeys \u2014 from doctors and accountants to engineers, IT specialists, sales experts, and project managers. Many once had established careers, recognition, and growth paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Skillforce-Ready is designed to help displaced Sudanese:<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is more than training \u2014 it is a lifeline for career resurgence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Skillforce Ready serves as a call to action, empowering aspiring Sudanese youth displaced in Egypt to pursue economic prosperity amidst the challenges of displacement. By shifting these talented workers\u2019 learning mindsets, refining their Business English skills, and fostering application of the improved language skills in a practical, workplace-oriented context, Skillforce Ready facilitates a shift towards employment and empowerment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Project<\/strong> <\/strong>Monitoring and Evaluation: <\/strong>U.S. Sudan Office of Affairs (Cairo Team)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Project<\/strong> <\/strong>Management<\/strong>: U.S. Exchange Alumna: Architect, Educator, and Career Coach Maria Sulaiman<\/strong> <\/strong>(founder of Mariasoft-Skills) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Educational<\/strong> <\/strong>Leadership<\/strong>: U.S. Exchange Alumna: Educational consultant Eman<\/strong> <\/strong>Darwish<\/strong>; Educational Consultant at Nehdat Misr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Project Financial Management<\/strong>: Mayadah Elsanousi, Project Finance Accountant Ericsson<\/p>\n\n\n\n Project Outreach Specialist<\/strong>: Samah Samson. Business Development Manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Is the Skillforce-Ready Program?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Who Is Eligible?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u2714 Holding valid residency or refugee status in Egypt
\u2714 Minimum B1 English proficiency<\/strong> (assessed through the application)
\u2714 Proven professional experience in Sudan before the war
\u2714 Evidence of professional activity in Egypt within the last two years<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are living outside Cairo and get selected, you must be willing to relocate and stay in Cairo for the full duration of the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy This Program Matters Now<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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U.S. Federal Government Funded Project<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n