Public-Private Partnerships
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Office of Private Sector Outreach develops and engages in collaborative public-private partnerships to increase mutual understanding, build human potential, and develop talented future leaders.
If interested in a partnership opportunity, contact us.
ECA Partnership Companies and Organizations
- Accenture
- Adobe
- Aspen Institute
- Avon Foundation
- Bloomberg Government
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- Chevron
- Clorox
- Coca-Cola
- Dell Foundation
- DirecTV
- Dole Food Company
- Dow Argentina
- Duke Energy
- Entrepreneurs' Organization
- Fortune Magazine
- Globe Metals
- IBM
- Intel Corporation
- Kimberly Clark
- Marathon Oil
- Master Card
- MtvU
- Oracle
- Pepsi
- PT Freeport
- U.S. Schools of Journalism
(Edward R. Murrow Journalism Program) - Salesforce.com Foundation
- Visa
Why Collaborate with ECA?
- Expertise—Personnel are dedicated and experienced programming professionals. Energy and resources of the private sector can be targeted at employee engagement rather than the design, implementation and management of the program.
- Resources—Sustainable programs with a solid track record for success. Private sector outlays are leveraged by government investment.
- Credibility—Broad prospective/balance competing goals to meet public needs. Access to well-organized, cost-effective, replicated activities worldwide.
- Network—Established network of contacts, partners, alumni, and governments across the US and worldwide.
Public-Private Partnership Themes
New opportunities for private sector involvement would entail collaborating on a wide variety of projects that benefit communities in 165 countries around the world.
Economic Growth and Opportunity
ECA has various exchange programs that strive to enrich emerging leaders in government, politics, the media, education, the arts, entrepreneurship, and other key fields.
- ECA Program Examples:
- International Visitor Leadership Program(IVLP) , Citizen Exchange(CE), and Fulbright Lab to Market Program
- Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) Partnership
- Partnership Opportunities:
- Mentoring
- Job Shadowing
- Connecting networks
English Language Teaching Worldwide Partnerships
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the TESOL International Association are launching a joint effort to connect English language teachers and resources in the United States with organizations in need of English language teaching (ELT) outside the United States. The goal of the public-private partnership is to utilize the networks, expertise, and resources of both organizations to respond to the global demand for English language teaching and learning.
Global Network
ECA has over one million alumni globally. Alumni foster mutual understanding by sharing their talents, knowledge, experience, and time with their community. ECA finds ways to engage our alumni by connecting them to corporations and foundations that can provide
opportunities such as networking, mentoring, follow on training, and job opportunities.
opportunities such as networking, mentoring, follow on training, and job opportunities.
- ECA Program Examples:
- Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund
- ECA Partnership with Intel
- Partnership Opportunities:
- Alumni engagement
- Mentoring
- Scholarships
- Job opportunities
- Connecting with emerging leaders
- Follow-on programs and training
Science, Technology, and Innovation
ECA programs allow students the opportunity to pursue technological efforts and scientific study and research at U.S. institutions.
- ECA Program Examples:
- The International Fulbright Science & Technology Award for PhDs. assists workforce development around the world.
- Fulbright Lab to Market
- The Global Connections and Exchange Program opens prospects for multi-media branding, workforce development and local goodwill
- Partnership Opportunities:
- Internships
- Follow-on programs and training
- Program and content partnerships
- Alumni engagement and opportunities
Youth Programs
ECA programs focus on empowering the next generation of young leaders through leadership development, educational transformation, and institutional partnerships.
- ECA Program Examples:
- Partnership Opportunities:
- Internships
- Follow-on programs and training
- Alumni engagement and opportunities
How to Get Involved
Contact the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Office of Private Sector Outreach.
E-mail: exchangesppp@state.gov
U.S. Department of State
Office of Private Sector Outreach
Private Sector Programs Division
ECA/EC/PS - SA-5, Floor 5
2200 C Street, NW
Washington, DC 20522-0505
