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USAID and Chevron announce $10 million public-private alliance to support vocational training

Alliance supports Indonesia’s plan to assist in restoring livelihoods following the devastating tsunami.

Banda Aceh | Wednesday, June 01, 2005

Two men are seated at a desk listening to a speaker who is standing at a podium.

USAID/Harry Edwards

USAID Administrator Andrew S. Natsios and John Watson, President of Chevron International Exploration and Production at the announcement of the $10 million public-private alliance to support vocational training. Witnessing for the Government of the Repub

On May 26, USAID and Chevron Corporation announced a $10 million public-private alliance to support immediate and long-term vocational training needs in Indonesia. The alliance supports the Government of Indonesia’s plan to assist in restoring livelihoods following the devastating tsunami. USAID Administrator Andrew S. Natsios and John Watson, President of Chevron International Exploration and Production, announced the Vocational Training Alliance for Aceh at a signing ceremony at the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC. The partnership will develop training programs to build local capacity and provide the people of Aceh with needed skills.

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