Description
The U.S. Department of State announces an open competition to deliver in-person, specialized English language teacher training and direct student instruction aligned with priority sectors such as space, critical minerals, rare earths, energy, high technology, business and trade, agriculture, media, and security. The program aims to strengthen English language teaching capacity and increase English language proficiency and knowledge of American culture among students and emerging professionals in priority sectors.
Key aspects of the program include:
• Vetting and selecting qualified English language teachers at the secondary and post-secondary levels
• Training teachers on technical and professional English relevant to critical minerals, energy, high technology, supply chain, business, agriculture, media, and security
• Delivering direct, in-person English language instruction to students and emerging professionals
• Increasing access to quality English instruction through in-person programming
• Promoting knowledge of American culture and entrepreneurial spirit