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Healing the Soil and Protecting the Environment for Future Generations

The northern steppes of Kazakhstan are a land of two extremes: stretches of pristine natural beauty and patches of contaminated post-industrial landscapes. Less than 100 miles from the Ekibastuz, the industrial heartland of northern Kazakhstan, the Bayanaul mountain range teems with flora and fauna. But the future of the region depends on removing toxic substances from the environment and protecting resources for future generations.

With a grant awarded through the Central Asia University Partnerships Program (UniCEN), administered by American Councils and funded by the U.S. Department of State through the Embassy in Kazakhstan, a team of scientists from State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) and Toraighyrov University launched research collaborations in biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration. Researchers exchanged knowledge of the common characteristics of wetlands, forests, and soils and the potential for the remediation of damaged habitat.

πŸ”—Learn more about this partnership: https://unicen.americancouncils.org/healing-the-soil-and-protecting-the-environment-for-future-generations/

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​​Happy New Year, Everyone! πŸ₯³

Sending you all our positive vibes wherever you are!
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#acglobal #happyholidays #newyear #acuzbekistan
​​#SuccessAlert

Meet our next YPIP alumnus 2020, Khumoyun Buronboev! πŸŽ‰

What is YPIP?

The Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) provides summer internships, networking, and mentorship for Uzbek students to gain professional business and STEM skills in a real-world environment.

Khumoyun Buronboev recently won a grant from the Art and Culture development Foundation under the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan. He says, β€œMy academic success at the university played a big role in getting the grant. But the experience gained in the YPIP was the main reason. I passed the interview confidently using the STAR system. Examiners who interviewed asked about my knowledge of English and added they would give more preference to those who speak it with confidence. The English lessons conducted twice a week, for two months, from a real American teacher helped me to improve my language skills. They were impressed by this fact. Also, we received tips on how to create our resumes correctly! If to compare my resume before the internship and after, one can find the huge difference.”

Khumoyun is thrilled to express his gratitude to the organizers and mentors of the YPIP program. He notes, β€œI want to thank all from the bottom of my heart for the help and support provided by the organizers. I want to let you know that your work and the time that you have spent with me personally have not been in vain! I reached a milestone! The grant that I received fully covers the cost of my education for a year, and this is a huge help for me and my family in these difficult days. And that's not all. After I graduate from the university and get a diploma, I will be employed under a contract in the structures of the Ministry of Culture of Uzbekistan. So, I thank YPIP again for everything!”

What a blast! Great news for the 2021, Khumyoun! πŸ‘πŸ»πŸŽŠ

#acglobal #YPIP #YPIPalumni #internships #opportunitiesforyouth
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​​Apply to win US-CAEF full ride Scholarship to pursue your bachelor's degree at American University of Central Asia now!

πŸ”—Visit: uscaef.org
βœ…Application Deadline: 17:00, Monday, January 11th, 2021.

The program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and administered by American Councils.
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Building Virtual International Partnerships in Higher Education

The distance between two research institutions in Kazakhstan and Pennsylvania is nearly 10,000 kilometers, but that hasn’t stopped students and faculty from building a close international partnership.

Since 2019, a top-ranked higher education institution in Kazakhstan, S. Seifullin Agro Technical University (KazATU), has connected its students and faculty with their counterparts at Pennsylvania State University. Both institutions prioritize the role of a global perspective in higher education. As studying or researching abroad is not always a possibility for students and faculty, these institutions have gone beyond borders digitally.

To support global experience for all its students and faculty, the Penn State Beaver campus developed the Experiential Digital Global Engagement or EDGE program. EDGE enables Penn State faculty to co-create curriculum with their peers in other countries, leveraging accessible technology platforms like Zoom to enhance student interaction.

πŸ”—Learn more about this partnership: https://unicen.americancouncils.org/building-virtual-international-partnerships-in-higher-education/

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​​A FULL-RIDE SCHOLARSHIP THAT IS MORE THAN FREE EDUCATION in addition to full financial support for 4 years of your study at AUCA, U.S.-CAEF will help you every step of the way and lead you to succeed in the real world. Win a scholarship and enjoy the support of the U.S.-CAEF Family!

πŸ”—Apply online today at uscaef.org.
βœ…Deadline: 17:00, Monday, January 11th, 2021.
​​#OpenWorldSuccess πŸŽ‰

Please, meet another successful fellow, Open World alumnus 2018 Dr. Bakhrom Radjabov from Tashkent, Uzbekistan! Currently, Bakhrom is the National Coordinator at GIZ (German Agency for International Cooperation) and an Adjunct Professor at Webster University (Tashkent campus).

β€œThis was not my first visit to the United States. However, participation in the Open World program was truly exceptional”, says Bakhrom. β€œFor the first time in my life, I have visited North Carolina, a wonderful city of Asheville – number 9 tourists' destination in the USA in 2018. I met amazing people – Rene and Stan, who lived in their private house in Hendersonville. Together we spent time, me discovering how people live in Rene's and Stan's county. Rene told a bunch of stories of her personal experiences as a woman working in the U.S. local government. I met their friends, listened to the local music, and watched local dances.
A tour of the national parks and beautiful gardens, I believe, made me feel the grace of North Carolina. During the small talks and longer conversations Americans opened their hearts, which is what I appreciated a lot. Before I left Rene and Stan, Rene gave me one of her books as a gift and the pleasant memory about North Carolina and the time I have spent there
”.

Open World Program team wishes the best of luck to Bakhrom Radjabov in his future endeavors! πŸ‘πŸ»
​​Global Village Program is now accepting applications for Summer 2021!

Global Village is an intensive, five-week program on the campus of Lehigh University that teaches adults business, entrepreneurship and leadership skills while preparing them to thrive in a global community.

Enter a diverse world of cultures that you’ll be part of forever.Tomorrow’s leaders must operate in a global context, within evolving ecosystems, and collaborate across boundaries of all kinds. The Iacocca Global Village for Future Leaders is an intensive, five-week leadership experience at Lehigh University that helps you build cross-cultural leadership, professional, business and entrepreneurship skills, preparing you to thrive in a global community.

β€œGlobal Villagers” learn and live among an international, culturally diverse group of more than 60-90 peers from more than 35 countries.

βœ…Application deadline: FEB 1, 2021
πŸ”—Learn more about application:
https://global.lehigh.edu/iacocca-institute/global-village
​​Great opportunity for FLEX Alumni! πŸŽ‰
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FLEX Alumni Grants are open and accepting applications now.
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The FLEX Alumni Travel and Professional Development Grants Program will offer alumni grants of up to $250 to support alumni participation in professional development opportunities, such as conferences and workshops, to develop skills and talents that they can later use to bring back to their communities and alumni networks at home.
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The FLEX Alumni Project Grants Program will give alumni the opportunity to initiate projects of their own design in their home countries. Grants will fall into two categories: Individual (up to $250) and Group Grants (up to $3000).
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Some possible projects include:
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βœ…Community service projects,
βœ…Projects to promote community participation,
βœ…Professional development activities,
βœ…Projects to support and promote knowledge of the English language and understanding of American culture,
βœ…Projects focused on Inclusion and Disabilities Issues, and any other projects judged to be in the spirit of the program by the selection committee.
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πŸ“†The deadline to apply for both grants is February 13, 2021.
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Hurry up and apply at https://ais.americancouncils.org/flexalumni
​​#OpenWorldSuccess

Featuring our next Open World Success story!

Please, meet Open World alumnus 2017, Uzbekistan Parliament member Rasul Kusherbayev.

"We have heard a lot about the United States. I was especially interested in the work of the U.S. Congress. While visiting the United States with the Open World program, we have got acquainted with the work schedule of congressmen, working with voters, impressed by the role and participation of Congress in the adoption laws, especially the budget. Also of particular interest were the local offices of congressmen and how they deal with voters' appeals. Getting acquainted with the activities of lobbying organizations, courts, election commissions in the United States was also very informative.
Living in a host family helped me understand the lifestyle, habits, and behavior of the American people. Although we had very positive impressions of the rule of law among the population, free worldview, and expression of thoughts, we noticed some kind of deterioration in perceptions of the family, in particular, the relationship between children and parents. This may be explained by the difference in family conception between them and us. In a nutshell, I think the trip to the U.S. was a positive contribution to broadening my knowledge and professional outlook
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Well done Rasul! We hope you keep the Open World spirit.

#openworld #acuzbekistan #acglobal #kusherbayev
​​#UBLfinalist2020 #Cohort1

Please, meet Abdulaziz Kadirov! πŸŽ‰

Abdulaziz has become a finalist of Uzbekistan Business Leaders Program 2020

Abdulaziz Kadirov is also a FLEX program alumnus of 2005, currently runs an educational center titled Intellekt Kokand where over 100 happy students study and learn. Every year his team organizes charity events for orphanages in his hometown to support English language enthusiasts and book-lovers. Students of this educational center successfully participate in Republican Olympiads and hold high-scoring language certificates.

β€œUnderstanding that in today's oversaturated market being unique is not enough to scale, so I plan to bring new Marketing and Sales Techniques already in use in the USA. American educational markets have the best experience with diverse language learners and classroom innovations (not mentioning marketing know-how). With the help of the UBL program I will be able to dominate the industry with the best marketing and technical practices”, says Abdulaziz.

Congratulations Abdulaziz! We wish you a fruitful future! 😊
​​FEP FINALISTS ANNOUNCED! πŸŽ‰

American Councils for International Education are pleased to announce that 30 Bright Candidates were selected and announced as finalists for the Faculty Enrichment Program (FEP). The second Outbound Cohort will be sent to the U.S. for the Fall semester, 2021.

What is FEP?

The Faculty Enrichment Program
(FEP) offers university instructors from Uzbekistan the opportunity to enhance their pedagogical skills and professional disciplinary expertise through a four-month U.S. academic enrichment program.

While on the FEP, fellows will engage in curriculum development, explore alternative teaching methodologies, expand their knowledge in their fields of study, and gather new teaching materials and resources. Throughout their stay in the United States, fellows observe courses, attend academic conferences, and work closely with faculty mentors from U.S. host institutions of higher education.

Congratulations to the second FEP cohort! We wish you a rewarding, exciting, and educational journey. πŸ‘πŸ»
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πŸ“£πŸ“£πŸ“£ Join us in 30 minutes for a Live Chai Chat with an American educator, Sandra Oldendorf to learn about the state of Montana.πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Our speaker has taught 25 years in colleges and universities, mostly recently at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC and Montana State University in Bozeman, MT. You will have c chance to ask Sandra questions in real time!
βœ…No registration required! To participate, go to the American Spaces in Uzbekistan Facebook page or YouTube channelπŸ‘‡
https://www.facebook.com/AmericanSpacesUzbekistan
or
http://www.youtube.com/c/AmericanSpacesinUzbekistan
We look forward to seeing you there!😊
​​​​#SuccessAlert

Meet our next YPIP alumna 2020 Mukhayo Berdieva! πŸŽ‰

What is YPIP?

The Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) provides summer internships, networking, and mentorship for Uzbek students to gain professional business and STEM skills in a real-world environment.

As a university graduate, Mukhayo Berdieva was committed to completing a summer internship program to help her grow professionally and personally. Mukhayo developed soft and hard skills at Family Group, a food and beverage company. In particular, she improved her communication, teamwork, time management skills. Mukhayo applied her marketing knowledge to practice and learned how to work and collaborate in a team environment. β€œThe Young Professional Internships Program helped me expand my networking, a path for a bright future career,” she says.

Successful business leaders who participated in U.S. exchange programs served as mentors to the interns. β€œThe best opportunity I have ever got was being mentored by professionals,” notes Mukhayo. β€œThey helped us to get motivated, and their success stories made me stronger, to improve my self-confidence, and to never stop trying. Mentors always helped and supported participants, which impacted on our personal skills too.”

Working in a real business environment, Mukhayo quickly managed the tasks critical at the beginning of her career. During the eight-weeks internship, participants took part in weekly webinars on various topics necessary to further a career path.

After completing the YPIP program, Mukayo landed a job offer at Ernst & Young, a consultancy firm, working in the tax and legal department. β€œYPIP provided me with the chance to try and apply gained knowledge into practice. The program itself exceeded my expectations. It was a unique opportunity to determine my further goals.”

YPIP team wishes the best of luck to Mukhayo! πŸ‘πŸ»
#UBLfinalist2020 #Cohort1

Here comes another lucky person! Please, meet Kamilla Saydullaeva!πŸŽ‰

Kamilla has become a finalist of the Uzbekistan Business Leaders Program 2020.

Kamilla Saydullaeva is a founder of Maysar, an Uzbek apparel company that was launched 10 years ago.The company sells its products directly to consumers (online and through its branded stores) as well as via major retail partners in Uzbekistan. Kamilla’s long-term vision is to make Maysar a globally renowned brand and an apparel company that operates in all Central Asian countries and exports thousands of clothing items around the world.

β€œI hope that UBL’s hands-on experience in the United States will teach me the best business development and sales practices and allow me to gain practical skills to manage operations and lead people”, says Kamilla.

We wish you good luck Kamilla! πŸ‘ŒπŸ»
​​Are you a FLEXer❓

Then come on over to this helpful Q&A with FLEX alumna 2004 Guzal Sultankhodjaeva. We are planning to talk about FLEX Alumni Travel and Professional Grants, FLEX project grants and how to fill out your application successfully.

Do not miss this chance!
By the way, the deadline for the Grants Program applications is Feb 13, 2021 EST.

Save this post and see you there! πŸ‘‹πŸ»

πŸ“†When: February 8, 2021 at 4:00 pm Tashkent time
πŸ”—Zoom link:
https://bit.ly/368shxl

#acglobal #flexprogram #flexalumniuz #flexgrants
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πŸ“£πŸ“£πŸ“£ Join us in 30 minutes for a Live Chai Chat with an American diplomat, Breonna Claude! Breonna will talk about African American contributions to the science and tech world. You will have a chance to ask her your questions in real time!
βœ…No registration required! To participate, go to the American Spaces in Uzbekistan Facebook page or YouTube channelπŸ‘‡
https://www.facebook.com/AmericanSpacesUzbekistan
or
http://www.youtube.com/c/AmericanSpacesinUzbekistan
We look forward to seeing you there!
​​Summer internships now available for business and STEM students in Uzbekistan!πŸŽ‰

Build your career skills through an 8-week guided internship in Tashkent. Gain support from professionals. Receive guidance from an American mentor during an orientation and online sessions. Earn a $250 stipend to support cost of living in Tashkent. American Councils will organize host placements to fit your professional goals.

Explore your career path by working at a small business or startup in consulting, marketing, finance, technology and other sectors in Uzbekistan

Program Goals

βœ…Work in teams and with a company mentor to solve real-world tasks
βœ…Expand your professional network
βœ…Learn about professional development through special training sessions
βœ…Gain skills demanded by employers and improve your resume
βœ…Take free business English courses
βœ…Earn a certificate of completion as a professional reference

Eligibility

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Commitment to a career in business or STEM
- Current enrollment at an Uzbek higher education institution, or graduation in May 2021.
- Complete a free English proficiency test

πŸ“…Key Dates

Application Deadline: March 24, 2021
Program Dates: July 1 - August 31, 2021

β˜‘οΈ Apply today!

https://ais.americancouncils.org/ypip
​​Dear Cohort 2 RPM semifinalists from Tashkent, Tashkent region and Sirdarya,

✨ We are very glad to inform that the semifinalists from these regions are invited to the next selection stage (TOEFL ITP testing), which will take place on February 12, 2021!
(Please see below the testing venue.)

βœ‰οΈ Please note that the ESN team has sent the invitations to all semifinalists with the information about the testing date, time and the venue.

If you have any questions feel free to contact us via email:
🌐 ESN@amercancouncils.org

We look forward to seeing you!
​​#SuccessAlert

Meet our next YPIP alumnus 2020, Mukhammadjon Nazarov! πŸŽ‰

What is YPIP?

The Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) provides summer internships, networking, and mentorship for Uzbek students to gain professional business and STEM skills in a real-world environment.

Mukhammadjon says, β€œFirst of all, I am very thankful to YPIP organizers and professional mentors for giving me a great opportunity to have an internship in the private sector, despite the quarantine time. The YPIP is a dream program for students, especially graduates, to implement their theoretical knowledge and learn new practical skills.”

Mukhammadjon had a chance to have an internship in two companies - Dekos and MFaktor. β€œAlthough my major at university is different from my host companies, I learned how companies have changed their business strategies during the quarantine time and how social media can help business owners grab potential clients' attention. Also, we had to work online, which pushed me to develop my communication, teamwork, leadership, and computer skills” he notes.

Mukhammadjon believes that weekly webinars conducted by professionals from different spheres helped him realize how soft skills are important in implementing hard skills in the modern business world.

β€œThroughout the internship program, I was lucky to have great people supporting me. My director, Hasan Mamasaidov, helped me plan long-term goals, and my mentor, Otabek Yuldashev, influenced me to choose my Master's degree in Business. I want to thank again all from the bottom of my heart for the help and support provided by the organizers”, adds Mukhammadjon.

Thank you too, Mukhammadjon, and good luck in your studies!πŸ‘ŒπŸ»


#acglobal #YPIP #YPIPalumni #internships #opportunitiesforyouth
​​Today we celebrate the 580th Anniversary of #AlisherNavoi - a great poet, statesman and the founder of #Uzbekliterature.

We are proud to mention that American Councils offers to learn Uzbek Language to foreigners through ERLP program within American Councils Administration.

The Eurasian Regional Language Program (ERLP) provides high-quality language instruction, specially designed cultural programs, and logistical support to participants studying the languages of Central Asia, the South Caucasus, Russia, Ukraine, and Moldova. Participants receive intensive, highly-individualized instruction in 16 Eurasian languages, including Dari, Farsi, Georgian, Turkish, and Uzbek.

To learn more about this opportunity visit our global website.

Happy #NavoiDay to all of us! πŸŽ‰

#acglobal #acuzbekistan #navoi #uzbeklanguage

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