Kosovo’s largest demographic is youth under 35 years of age, and internships have become an integral part of preparing this group to join the workforce.  However, until recently, many businesses saw little value to their company for the time invested in internships as students lacked the necessary skills.  To change this mindset, USAID’s After School Support for Teens activity partnered with businesses across Kosovo to provide learning opportunities where students could gain the necessary skills for the 21st-century workforce.  Prominent Kosovo businesses, such as Kosovo’s leading digital m

Back to school this year came with anxiety and concerns as to the safety of sending children to in-person classes.  These concerns, combined with a lack of hygiene materials, made preparing for the school year a challenge for both parents and teachers.  To address these challenges, USAID, in partnership with UNICEF, implemented the “Back to School” initiative this autumn to supply pre-university and primary education institutions with protective kits against the coronavirus.