Description
The Cultural Orientation (CO) Technical Assistance Program is a grant program managed by the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration of the Department of State. The purpose of the program is to strengthen linkages between overseas CO programs for refugees approved for admission to the United States and reception and placement activities conducted upon their arrival. The program aims to promote the effective resettlement of refugees and assist them in achieving economic self-sufficiency. The grant will support an organization to provide technical assistance, develop and maintain a CO website and online repository, and create targeted resources for overseas and domestic CO providers and refugees. Key responsibilities include:
• Developing and maintaining a CO website and online repository
• Providing technical support to the CO working group and CO leaders
• Conducting presentations and trainings on CO-related topics
• Facilitating overseas and domestic CO trainer exchanges
• Providing coordination and facilitation of special forums or workshops
• Compiling fact sheets and other documents for CO providers and refugees
• Identifying and distributing specific materials requested by overseas CO programs
• Ensuring all CO materials are available online in accessible formats
• Updating and maintaining the Welcome to the United States guidebooks, videos, and DVDs
• Providing translations and reproductions of CO materials as necessary.