Women and Technology initiative

Description

1) Objective

The Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad is pleased to announce an open competition for eligible organizations to submit proposals to develop and implement a project to support women ages 18-30 to enter and succeed in information technology careers. Proposals should focus on the following areas: (1) providing women participants with advanced computer and technology training; and (2) facilitating issuance of Information Technology certifications from certified U.S. institutions.

The Women and technology Program will: Provide participants with advanced computer and technology training that should include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Information and Network Security
• Web Design and Development
• System Administration
• Database Management
• Cybersecurity
• Network Engineering

and will facilitate issuance of Information Technology certifications from certified U.S. institutions that will enhance students’ employability. The project should include, but not be limited to, the following certificates (Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP.)

2) Eligibility

Eligible are nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Iraq: Iraqi Kurdistan Region, with particular emphasis on Halabja governorate.

4) Budget

Grants may range  up to $500,000. Total available funding is $500,000.

5) Application