News and Events USAID Competitiveness Helps Cair Companies to Access Finance  To ensure that companies throughout Macedonia know how to access financing, a local Financial Platform Conference on “Successful Access to Finance” was held in Cair on March 4th.  more USAID Helps Macedonian Apparel Companies Partner with EU buyers   More than 20 Macedonian apparel companies met and discussed export deals with seven buyers from the United Kingdom, Austria and Germany at the first Macedonia – EU Apparel Business to Business (B2B) event.  more Internship program generates jobs and skills for Macedonia’s youth  In a country where unemployment regularly tops 36%, Macedonia’s youth are especially disadvantaged: More than half its citizens aged 18-24 do not have a job.  more Putting it all together: Consultancy helps apparel company increase productivity to meet demand  In 2008, Macedonia Garment Industry (MGI) had a targeted market segment: CMT production of high quality men’s trousers for Euro-pean fashion brands.  more Tool Company builds strategy to expand alliances and markets  A small Macedonian family-managed tool and die firm specializing in high precision molds injection-molded plastics, is on track to establish the strategic alliances it needs to expand into global markets.  more “Stove maker heats up value and production capacity  For years, Sideros has manufactured stove housings only with rough metal parts for their customers in Italy, who finish assembly there.  more Macedonia automotive industry makes its debut at European Automotive Expo  Macedonia’s automotive industry introduced its capacities at the 2009 European Automotive Component (EAC) Expo in Stuttgart, Germany in the Macedonia Automotive Pavilion..   more “My Career” Partners with Municipality of Gazi Baba  The National Internship and Job Placement Program – “My Career” established a new partnership with the Municipality of Gazi Baba to create internship opportunities in the local government and the business community.   more Competitiveness Project helps Malesevija Companies Access Finance in Time of Recession  To ensure that companies throughout Macedonia know how to increase their opportunities to access financing, a regional Financial Platform Conference on “Access to Finance in Times of Recession” was held in Vinica on December 16th.  more Macedonian Tool and Die companies make debut at international EUROMOLD Fair in Frankfurt The Competitiveness Project in the frames of its light manufacturing market linkages program supported the exhibition of three Macedonian companies on a joint booth designated as “Macedonia Tool & Die”, at the 16th Euromold Fair in Frankfurt, Germany... more Macedonian food processor now has right ingredients for new plant financing One of Macedonia’s largest manufacturers and exporters of processed fruits and vegetables, VIPRO has established a strong foothold within the former Yugoslavia, Europe, Canada, Australia and the U.S. more Stainless steel producer forges plan to double production   ZAVAR, a leading Macedonian designer and manufacturer of metal works for industrial and residential uses, specializies in the production of stainless steel (INOX) processing equipment, pressure tanks and pipes for the food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries. more Services for International light manufacturing partners   Acknowledging the Success of the National Internship and Job Placement Program peciOn November 19th, the National Internship and Job Placement Program (NIJPP), supported by the USAID Competiveness Project, held... more USAID Assists Macedonian Companies in Raising Equity Financing On October 7, 2009, the USAID Competitiveness Project held a seminar brunch entitled “Equity Financing – Opportunities for Macedonian Companies”more First regional Financial Platform Conference on “Access to Finance in times of recession On September 17, 2009, the USAID Competitiveness Project, in cooperation with the Pelagonija Regional Development Agency (PREDA), organized a conference in Prilep on “Access to Finance in Times of Recession.”more Macedonian Automotive Industry promotion at the European Automotive Component Expo- Stuttgart 2009 Macedonia’s automotive sector promoted itself at the 2009 European Automotive Component (EAC) Expo in Stuttgart, Germany in the first ever Macedonia Automotive Pavilion from June 16 – 18.  more Macedonian magic for Hollywood   This Christmas, a film made in Macedonia   USAID is helping Macedonian companies get through a time of recession On June 12, 2009 the USAID Competitiveness Project organized the Conference on “Access to Finance in times of recession”. Leading Macedonian banks and financial institutions, (including Invest Bank, Agriculture Fund, and Crimson Capital) presented their financial products and services in corporate financing to companies attending the Conference. more MCP Foreign Investment Program   Newletter The Financial Issue   National Internship Program “My Career” is partnering up with leading Macedonian companies On May 19, the National Internship and Job Placement Program – “My Career”, developed by USAID’s Competiveness Project, signed official memorandums of understanding with 15 leading Macedonian companies that will offer internship opportunities ... more National Internship Program completes the road tour through Macedonia with final event in Skopje On May 15 the National Internship and Job Placement Program – “My Career”, developed by USAID Competiveness Project, had its final promotional event in Skopje. In cooperation with the city of Skopje, the Ministry of Education and Science and Skopje-based universities... more The USAID Competitiveness Project Internship Program brings hope to Macedonian graduates The USAID Competitiveness project recently launched the National Internship and Job Placement Program. This program is one of the project strategic activities in to bridge the gap that exists in between the demand and supply of qualified and skilled individualson Macedonian labor market. more National Internship and Job Placement Portal www.mojakariera.com.mk goes live! On February 26, 2009, the USAID Competitiveness Project joined the Deputy Minister of Education, Lindita Qazimi signed a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation on implementation of workforce development interventions, including the National Internship and Job Placement Program, training and certification programs, industry led education partnership ... more     1 2 3 4 back
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