Skillforce-Ready 2.0
A U.S. Department of State-Funded Workforce Re-engagement Program for Working Sudanese in Displacement
100% Virtual · Nov 8, 2026 – Jan 11, 2027
View Program ScheduleDuration
9 weeks
Skillforce-Ready 2.0 is a 9-week, fully virtual workforce development program for 35 displaced Sudanese professionals, men and women aged 25 to 45, including teachers, engineers, healthcare workers, and public servants with intermediate to advanced English (CEFR B1 to C1). Participants live in Sudan and in neighboring countries such as Egypt, Uganda, and Saudi Arabia. Through live online instruction, job-readiness workshops, and one-on-one mentoring with U.S. professionals, participants will rebuild professional confidence, strengthen their Commercial English, apply U.S. business standards in a capstone project, and practice interviews with U.S. recruiters.
35
Displaced Sudanese professionals
~72
Hours of live online instruction
15
Job-readiness workshops
100%
Virtual — join from anywhere
Key outcomes from this program:
- Rebuild professional confidence and identify your core strengths
- Clarify your career goals and build a strategic career roadmap
- Strengthen your Commercial English for the workplace
- Apply U.S. business standards and workplace practices in a capstone project
- Practice AI-based and live mock interviews with U.S. recruiters
- Receive individual written feedback and one-on-one mentoring from U.S. professionals
Program objectives:
1. Workforce Resilience
At least 80% of participants complete Workforce Resilience workshops focused on rebuilding professional confidence, identifying core strengths, clarifying career goals, and developing a strategic career roadmap.
2. Commercial English & Career Tracks
At least 80% of participants strengthen their Commercial English and complete specialized training and a capstone project in Entrepreneurship, Communication, or Public Service.
3. Interview Readiness
At least 80% of participants complete AI-based interview practice and at least one live mock interview with a U.S. recruiter or HR professional, receiving individual written feedback.
Choose your career track:
Each participant completes a capstone project built around a real workplace or community need.
Entrepreneurship
The business model canvas and pitching.
Communication
Organizational writing and presenting data.
Public Service
Project management, transparency, and stakeholder communication.
Testimonials from our 2025 Skillforce-Ready Cohort
Program Schedule
All times are GMT+2.
Get-Ready Workshop
Nov 8 – Nov 12, 2026 · 12:00 – 2:00 pm · Virtual
Workforce Resilience workshop — leadership training
Day 1 · Nov 8, 2026
Self-Awareness and Personal Core Values
Day 2 · Nov 9, 2026
Strengths Awareness and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
Day 3 · Nov 10, 2026
Responsible Decision-Making & Teamwork
Day 4 · Nov 11, 2026
Relationship & Social Awareness Skills
Day 5 · Nov 12, 2026
Professional Branding and Career Strategy
| Milestone | Focus | Input Session | Week Project |
|---|---|---|---|
Milestone 1 Nov 15 – Nov 19 | Identify Your Strengths. Unlock Your Employability | Your Employability Story Nov 16, 2026 | 5-minute presentation |
Milestone 2 Nov 22 – Nov 26 | Demonstrate Your Transferable Skills | Presentation skills Nov 23, 2026 | 3-minute presentation |
Milestone 3 Nov 29 – Dec 3 | Overcome Professional Barriers | Debunking Myths Nov 30, 2026 | Job interview mock-up |
Milestone 4 Dec 6 – Dec 10 | Articulate Your Strengths with Impact | Resume writing Dec 7, 2026 | 2-minute presentation |
Milestone 5 Dec 13 – Dec 17 | Brand Yourself | Job-interview techniques Dec 14, 2026 | Job-interview mock-up |
Milestone 6 Dec 20 – Dec 24 | Launch Your Digital Self | To be announced Dec 21, 2026 | 1-minute presentation |
Milestone 7 Dec 27 – Dec 31 | Network & Apply to Jobs | Job interview rehearsals | — |
Milestone 8 Jan 3 – Jan 7 | Get in Charge of Your Career | Job Interview Finale Jan 6 – Jan 8, 2027 | — |
| Closing | Closing Ceremony | Jan 11, 2027 | Virtual |
Milestone 1
Nov 15 – Nov 19
Identify Your Strengths. Unlock Your Employability
Input session: Your Employability Story · Nov 16, 2026
Week project: 5-minute presentation
Milestone 2
Nov 22 – Nov 26
Demonstrate Your Transferable Skills
Input session: Presentation skills · Nov 23, 2026
Week project: 3-minute presentation
Milestone 3
Nov 29 – Dec 3
Overcome Professional Barriers
Input session: Debunking Myths · Nov 30, 2026
Week project: Job interview mock-up
Milestone 4
Dec 6 – Dec 10
Articulate Your Strengths with Impact
Input session: Resume writing · Dec 7, 2026
Week project: 2-minute presentation
Milestone 5
Dec 13 – Dec 17
Brand Yourself
Input session: Job-interview techniques · Dec 14, 2026
Week project: Job-interview mock-up
Milestone 6
Dec 20 – Dec 24
Launch Your Digital Self
Input session: To be announced · Dec 21, 2026
Week project: 1-minute presentation
Milestone 7
Dec 27 – Dec 31
Network & Apply to Jobs
Input session: Job interview rehearsals
Milestone 8
Jan 3 – Jan 7
Get in Charge of Your Career
Input session: Job Interview Finale · Jan 6 – Jan 8, 2027
Closing Ceremony
Jan 11, 2027 · Virtual
Who can apply
Displaced Sudanese professionals aged 25 to 45 — teachers, engineers, healthcare workers, and public servants — with intermediate to advanced English (CEFR B1 to C1), living in Sudan or neighboring countries such as Egypt, Uganda, and Saudi Arabia.
Selection uses an online application, experience-based screening, and an English placement assessment, with priority for professionals directly affected by displacement.
Built for people on the move
- All live sessions are recorded
- Low-bandwidth, WhatsApp-friendly materials
- Mobile data support conditional on attendance
- Three one-on-one sessions with a U.S. mentor
- AI interview practice between sessions
- A certificate for participants who meet attendance and capstone requirements
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