Better Future for Women promotes women’s access to economic and professional opportunities through education, skill development, technology, and entrepreneurship.
Commonwealth of Learning- Skills for Work Scholarship- Call for Applications for Second Cohort ( October 2021-March 2022)
Better Future for Women in Bangladesh invites eligible Bangladeshi citizens to apply for the Second Cohort of the Commonwealth of Learning-Skills for Work Scholarship. The aim of the the scholarship is to close the skills gap for in-demand and high-demand jobs in Bangladesh. COL aims to support the efforts required for decent employment and entrepreneurship and pave the way for skilling, reskilling, upskilling, and lifelong learning.
To learn more about the COL-Skills for Work Scholarship and submit your application online, please visit our dedicated website for the project: col-skillsforwork-bd.org
Skills for Work Social media page: Commonwealth of Learning Skills for Work – Bangladesh https://www.facebook.com/Commonwealth-of-Learning-Skills-for-Work-Bangladesh-109262764554291
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