This report details the activities of the Accelerating Work Achievement and Readiness for Employment (AWARE) Project, which took a new approach to improve workforce development in Indonesia and the Philippines. It offers descriptions for program activities, impact numbers, success stories, and lessons learned. From 2013 to 2015, the project provided work readiness training and hands-on opportunities in the workplace to youth in a small number of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) schools, intending to bridge an important gap in the workforce talent pipeline. The findings showed that 4,357 students received a boost in work readiness skills (36% more than targeted) and 4,275 students placed in structured on-the job training, such as work exposure or work experience (339% more than targeted).