U.S. Mission to Iraq: Women and Technology Initiative jeunes August 23, 2023 Comments Off on U.S. Mission to Iraq: Women and Technology Initiative 206 Views Share Facebook Twitter Stumbleupon LinkedIn Pinterest Related Articles Princeton University – Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025-28 3 weeks ago China Link Scholarship Program 4 weeks ago Effective Dietary Supplements for Parkinson’s Disease June 1, 2024 UNITED STATES Posted 10 months ago General Information Document Type: Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-BAGHDAD-PD-2023-0015 Funding Opportunity Title: Women and Technology initiative Opportunity Category: Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type: Grant Category of Funding Activity: Education Category Explanation: Expected Number of Awards: 1 CFDA Number(s): 19.021 — Investing in People in The Middle East and North Africa Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No Version: Synopsis 2 Posted Date: Aug 01, 2023 Last Updated Date: Aug 01, 2023 Original Closing Date for Applications: Aug 31, 2023 Current Closing Date for Applications: Aug 31, 2023 Archive Date: Sep 30, 2023 Estimated Total Program Funding: $500,000 Award Ceiling: $500,000 Award Floor: $500,000 Eligibility Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Additional Information on Eligibility: Additional Information Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Iraq Description: 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: o Information and Network Security o Web Design and Development o System Administration o Database Management o Cybersecurity o Network Engineering 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.) Send the top-notches (8-10) to visit one or more U.S.-lead tech establishment to exchange knowledge, real world experience, and to be exposed to the Americana. Create and maintain a sustainable professional network of support for women in tech industries in the United States. Link to Additional Information: See Related Documents Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Zahraa A Alssenaid Grants Specialist PD grants email Job Features Job CategoryOpportunity Apply Online Attach Resume* Submit Share Facebook Twitter Stumbleupon LinkedIn Pinterest Previous CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION TO THE PH.D. COURSE IN LINGUISTIC, PHILOLOGICAL-LITERARY AND POLITICAL-SOCIAL SCIENCES Next Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for US Citizens to Study Abroad Check Also Discovery of Plastic Particles in Human Testicles: A Threat to Male Fertility Introduction Scientists have discovered significant concentrations of microplastics in human testicular tissues, raising concerns about …