The USAID Digital Workforce Development project in Cambodia (USAID DWD) is a five-year (2021-2026) project funded by the USAID, implemented by the University of California at Berkeley in partnership with ELIX Organization and The Asia Foundation.

USAID DWD equips young Cambodians with the skills and resources to succeed in the digital era by employing a multifaceted ecosystem approach. By empowering Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) with the resources and knowledge to enhance ICT education and teaching. USAID DWD supports youth to be workforce-ready through upskilling and career guidance, and leverages the private sector to collaborate with HEIs under the shared objective of providing capacity building, employment support and opportunities for the youth.

The career centers launched under USAID DWD were launched at 5 partnering HEI(s) across the country at: the National University of Battambang, the National University of Management, Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology and the University of South-East Asia.

The career centers were created to connect youth to job/internship opportunities, career guidance, capacity building and more, with the ultimate goal of supporting young talent to join the workforce and empowering them to pursuit their desired career paths.