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On December 12, the Business Foundation for Education launched a new software tool that will assist career counselors to give students better information about their interests and aptitudes and to help them make the right educational choices. The development of the tool was supported by Microsoft as part of their corporate social engagement with Bulgarian youth. Ambassador John Beyrle personally demonstrated the tool at the launch event, which was also web-cast live to the 36 career centers throughout Bulgaria. More than 60 students from different universities were present at the event.

Following the software presentation, Ambassador Beyrle had a lively discussion with students about their career development and the skills needed to compete in the global labor market.

The new software is already available in all Career Development Centers and through the career orientation web-site www.kakvidastanem.bg, developed with USAID assistance.

The Business Foundation for Education is a key legacy of USAID assistance to Bulgaria and its mission is to strengthen linkages between the labor market and education. Partnering with Microsoft and other socially responsible companies, BFE will continue to support career counseling in education and help create a more efficient and competitive labor market through practical training and career services long after USAID closes its Mission to Bulgaria.