✨13 FLEX 2022-2023 finalists from Uzbekistan arrived in the U.S. to start their exchange year on September 8. They will be hosted in New York, Arizona, Hawaii, Colorado, New Mexico, Alabama, Idaho, Mississippi, Minnisota. Their host families met them warmly in their host states. We wish them an amazing exchange year!
✨Application to the FLEX program is open now. Applications for FLEX 2023-24 are due on October 13! Learn more about applying at: ais.americancouncils.org/apply
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✨Application to the FLEX program is open now. Applications for FLEX 2023-24 are due on October 13! Learn more about applying at: ais.americancouncils.org/apply
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✨Chocolate Diplomacy through the UBL Program!🍫
On September 10-11, Uzbekistan Business Leaders alumna Maria Portnova, founder of Viva Maria Chocolaterie, hosted American chocolatier Amanda Wright! Conducted in cooperation with Zefir, during the event Amanda provided a masterclass on "Handmade Chocolate Confetti." Participants even got hands-on practice with the new techniques that Amanda shared during the session!
Amanda Wright is a a founder and chocolatier of A519 Chocolate in Pennsylvania, United States. On top of the exchange of knowledge and experience in techniques of decorating the chocolate confetti, she shared her background on how to choose the ingredients, how to temper chocolate and how to prepare various fillings.
The event was hosted by the Association of cooks of Uzbekistan with the support of American Councils and the U.S. Embassy Tashkent.
What an incredible chance of exchange experience in chocolate diplomacy!
On September 10-11, Uzbekistan Business Leaders alumna Maria Portnova, founder of Viva Maria Chocolaterie, hosted American chocolatier Amanda Wright! Conducted in cooperation with Zefir, during the event Amanda provided a masterclass on "Handmade Chocolate Confetti." Participants even got hands-on practice with the new techniques that Amanda shared during the session!
Amanda Wright is a a founder and chocolatier of A519 Chocolate in Pennsylvania, United States. On top of the exchange of knowledge and experience in techniques of decorating the chocolate confetti, she shared her background on how to choose the ingredients, how to temper chocolate and how to prepare various fillings.
The event was hosted by the Association of cooks of Uzbekistan with the support of American Councils and the U.S. Embassy Tashkent.
What an incredible chance of exchange experience in chocolate diplomacy!
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Forwarded from Central Asia University Partnerships (UniCEN)
Dear All,
Central Asia University Partnerships Program (UniCEN) invites you to “Workforce Development in Central Asia” webinar presented by Elena V. Son, Executive Director, AUCC/USKGZBC/UST JBC
Date: Thursday, September 15
Time: 17:00 Tashkent/Dushanbe time / 18:00 Almaty/Bishkek time / 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time Zone
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcocuCgqD4vHNBlswi1quYmwzyIsflnNaJr
Presenter Biography
Elena V. Son serves as the Executive Director of the American-Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce (AUCC), US-Kyrgyzstan Business Council (USKGZBC), US-Tajikistan Business Council (UST JBC) and US-Afghanistan Business Initiative (USABI). Ms.Son’s work concentrates on promotion of a stronger high-level dialogue between large U.S. corporations, the governments of the U.S. and Central Asia as well as International Financial Institutions on trade and investment issues, market access, fair competition and favorable business climate in Central Asia.
Central Asia University Partnerships Program (UniCEN) invites you to “Workforce Development in Central Asia” webinar presented by Elena V. Son, Executive Director, AUCC/USKGZBC/UST JBC
Date: Thursday, September 15
Time: 17:00 Tashkent/Dushanbe time / 18:00 Almaty/Bishkek time / 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time Zone
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcocuCgqD4vHNBlswi1quYmwzyIsflnNaJr
Presenter Biography
Elena V. Son serves as the Executive Director of the American-Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce (AUCC), US-Kyrgyzstan Business Council (USKGZBC), US-Tajikistan Business Council (UST JBC) and US-Afghanistan Business Initiative (USABI). Ms.Son’s work concentrates on promotion of a stronger high-level dialogue between large U.S. corporations, the governments of the U.S. and Central Asia as well as International Financial Institutions on trade and investment issues, market access, fair competition and favorable business climate in Central Asia.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: UniCEN Webinar - Workforce Development. After registering, you will receive a confirmation…
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All about FLEX! In-person presentation in regions.
Our FLEX staff members Emily Olmstead and Azim Khasanov are going to the regions to present the FLEX program and meet the potential applicants! Participation is free, and there is no need for registration. Don't miss your chance to know more about the FLEX program and ask our experts questions.
The presentations will be in the following regions and addresses:
-September 18, 2:00 pm,
📍Urgench, Hotel "Tinchlik Plaza." Tinchlik st. 31/1. Location.
-September 19, 3:00 pm,
📍Nukus, Hotel "Massaget." J. Aymurzayev st. 47a. Location.
-September 20, 3:00 pm,
📍Navoi, Hotel "Kamilla." Axunbabayev st. 2. Location.
If you have questions, please email them to the following address: flex.uz@americancouncils.org.
For inquiries, please follow the program announcements:
Instagram | Telegram | Facebook | Website
Our FLEX staff members Emily Olmstead and Azim Khasanov are going to the regions to present the FLEX program and meet the potential applicants! Participation is free, and there is no need for registration. Don't miss your chance to know more about the FLEX program and ask our experts questions.
The presentations will be in the following regions and addresses:
-September 18, 2:00 pm,
📍Urgench, Hotel "Tinchlik Plaza." Tinchlik st. 31/1. Location.
-September 19, 3:00 pm,
📍Nukus, Hotel "Massaget." J. Aymurzayev st. 47a. Location.
-September 20, 3:00 pm,
📍Navoi, Hotel "Kamilla." Axunbabayev st. 2. Location.
If you have questions, please email them to the following address: flex.uz@americancouncils.org.
For inquiries, please follow the program announcements:
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We are pleased to announce that the Spring 2023 Faculty Enrichment Program application is now open!
The Spring 2023 FEP is open to faculty members currently teaching full-time at an institution of higher education in Uzbekistan with at least two (2) years of full-time professional experience as a university lecturer or administrator. Faculty in all fields may apply, however, preference will be given to applicants in fields that are designated as priority by the Government of Uzbekistan, such as accounting/finance; STEM fields such as biotechnology, engineering, and IT/computer sciences; agricultural science; education; energy security; health care/public health; and public administration. Placements in medical schools will not be considered.
The Spring 2023 FEP Application is now available at fep.americancouncils.org and will close on October 9th, 2022 at 11:59pm UZT.
For opportunities, please follow social media channels:
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The Spring 2023 FEP is open to faculty members currently teaching full-time at an institution of higher education in Uzbekistan with at least two (2) years of full-time professional experience as a university lecturer or administrator. Faculty in all fields may apply, however, preference will be given to applicants in fields that are designated as priority by the Government of Uzbekistan, such as accounting/finance; STEM fields such as biotechnology, engineering, and IT/computer sciences; agricultural science; education; energy security; health care/public health; and public administration. Placements in medical schools will not be considered.
The Spring 2023 FEP Application is now available at fep.americancouncils.org and will close on October 9th, 2022 at 11:59pm UZT.
For opportunities, please follow social media channels:
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All about FLEX! In-person presentation in URGENCH.
Our FLEX staff members Emily Olmstead and Azim Khasanov are going to Urgench to present the FLEX program and meet the potential applicants! Participation is free, and there is no need for registration. Don't miss your chance to know more about the FLEX program and ask our experts questions.
The presentations will be in the following address:
September 18, 2 pm to 4 pm, Urgench, Hotel "Tinchlik Plaza." Tinchlik st. 31/1. Location.
If you have questions, please email them to the following address: flex.uz@americancouncils.org.
For inquiries, please follow the program announcements:
Instagram | Telegram | Facebook | Website
Our FLEX staff members Emily Olmstead and Azim Khasanov are going to Urgench to present the FLEX program and meet the potential applicants! Participation is free, and there is no need for registration. Don't miss your chance to know more about the FLEX program and ask our experts questions.
The presentations will be in the following address:
September 18, 2 pm to 4 pm, Urgench, Hotel "Tinchlik Plaza." Tinchlik st. 31/1. Location.
If you have questions, please email them to the following address: flex.uz@americancouncils.org.
For inquiries, please follow the program announcements:
Instagram | Telegram | Facebook | Website
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All about FLEX! In-person presentation in Nukus.
Our FLEX staff members Emily Olmstead and Azim Khasanov are going to Nukus to present the FLEX program and meet the potential applicants! Participation is free, and there is no need for registration. Don't miss your chance to know more about the FLEX program and ask our experts questions.
The presentations will be in the following address:
September 19, 3 pm to 5 pm, Nukus, Hotel "Massaget." J. Aymurzayev st. 47a. Location.
If you have questions, please email them to the following address: flex.uz@americancouncils.org.
For inquiries, please follow the program announcements:
Instagram | Telegram | Facebook | Website
Our FLEX staff members Emily Olmstead and Azim Khasanov are going to Nukus to present the FLEX program and meet the potential applicants! Participation is free, and there is no need for registration. Don't miss your chance to know more about the FLEX program and ask our experts questions.
The presentations will be in the following address:
September 19, 3 pm to 5 pm, Nukus, Hotel "Massaget." J. Aymurzayev st. 47a. Location.
If you have questions, please email them to the following address: flex.uz@americancouncils.org.
For inquiries, please follow the program announcements:
Instagram | Telegram | Facebook | Website
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All about FLEX! In-person presentation in Navoi.
Our FLEX staff members Emily Olmstead and Azim Khasanov are going to Navoi to present the FLEX program and meet the potential applicants! Participation is free, and there is no need for registration. Don't miss your chance to know more about the FLEX program and ask our experts questions.
The presentations will be in the following and address:
September 20, 3 pm to 5 pm, Navoi, Hotel "Kamilla." Axunbabayev st. 2. Location.
If you have questions, please email them to the following address: flex.uz@americancouncils.org.
For inquiries, please follow the program announcements:
Instagram | Telegram | Facebook | Website
Our FLEX staff members Emily Olmstead and Azim Khasanov are going to Navoi to present the FLEX program and meet the potential applicants! Participation is free, and there is no need for registration. Don't miss your chance to know more about the FLEX program and ask our experts questions.
The presentations will be in the following and address:
September 20, 3 pm to 5 pm, Navoi, Hotel "Kamilla." Axunbabayev st. 2. Location.
If you have questions, please email them to the following address: flex.uz@americancouncils.org.
For inquiries, please follow the program announcements:
Instagram | Telegram | Facebook | Website
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All about FLEX! In-person presentation in Termez
An AC staff member will be in Termez presenting on the FLEX program and meet the potential applicants! Participation is free, and there is no need for registration. Don't miss your chance to know more about the FLEX program and ask our experts questions.
The presentation will be in the following address:
September 21st, 3 pm to 5 pm, ELITES Language Center, Tsum Gold Center, Taraqqiyot 58A, Termez, Uzbekistan
If you have questions, please email them to the following address: flex.uz@americancouncils.org
For inquiries, please follow the program announcements:
Instagram | Telegram | Facebook | Website
An AC staff member will be in Termez presenting on the FLEX program and meet the potential applicants! Participation is free, and there is no need for registration. Don't miss your chance to know more about the FLEX program and ask our experts questions.
The presentation will be in the following address:
September 21st, 3 pm to 5 pm, ELITES Language Center, Tsum Gold Center, Taraqqiyot 58A, Termez, Uzbekistan
If you have questions, please email them to the following address: flex.uz@americancouncils.org
For inquiries, please follow the program announcements:
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Forwarded from U.S. Embassy Tashkent
Last night Acting Chief of Mission Paul Poletes awarded certificates of completion to members of three Open World delegations. The delegates from the Senate and Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis and the Ministry for Development of Information Technologies and Communications visited New Mexico, Nebraska and Virginia earlier this year to learn about the U.S. government system and e-governance and governmental accountability. The Open World Program, funded by the U.S. Congress, brings emerging leaders from Eurasia to the United States for ten days of exchange to build and strengthen relationships between our countries. #openworld #uzbekistan
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Forwarded from U.S. Embassy Tashkent
#DYK USAID - US Agency for International Development has committed $10 million to partnering with the Xalq ta'limi vazirligi - Министерство народного образования to provide entrepreneurship and economics training to Uzbekistan’s youth?
Today, USAID formally launched the five-year, $10 million Uzbekistan Youth Employment Skills (YES) activity to promote workforce readiness for students in grades 8-11. YES is implemented by American Councils for International Education. The U.S. Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires Paul Poletes, speaking at the launch, shared the U.S. government’s commitment to supporting the Ministry of Public Education’s reform agenda.
USAID Mission Director Mikaela Meredith explained how YES will prioritize empowering girls and youth with disabilities.
Today, USAID formally launched the five-year, $10 million Uzbekistan Youth Employment Skills (YES) activity to promote workforce readiness for students in grades 8-11. YES is implemented by American Councils for International Education. The U.S. Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires Paul Poletes, speaking at the launch, shared the U.S. government’s commitment to supporting the Ministry of Public Education’s reform agenda.
USAID Mission Director Mikaela Meredith explained how YES will prioritize empowering girls and youth with disabilities.
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💫Apply to the FLEX! 20 days left until the deadline!
💫To start the application, please visit ais.americancouncils.org/flex
💫For inquiries, please follow the program announcements:
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💫To start the application, please visit ais.americancouncils.org/flex
💫For inquiries, please follow the program announcements:
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Uzbekistan Business Leaders Program is not only about Fellowship and a trip to the U.S. it is also about awesome UBL Alumni-led reciprocal projects involving U.S. Fellowship Hosts and Professionals in Uzbekistan.
Check out the “Entrepreneurship essentials” project implemented by UBL Alumni Natalya Romanova and Fatima Abduvakhabova involving American business expert Jonathan Collins.
https://youtu.be/PVCJZQZ3Ci0
Check out the “Entrepreneurship essentials” project implemented by UBL Alumni Natalya Romanova and Fatima Abduvakhabova involving American business expert Jonathan Collins.
https://youtu.be/PVCJZQZ3Ci0
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Entrepreneurship Essentials Uzbekistan Business Leaders Reciprocal Project
Entrepreneurship Essentials UBL Reciprocal Project took place in Uzbekistan from September 11 - 19, 2022, in Tashkent, Fergana, Andijan, and Samarkand and included 20 activities and reached over 450 people across Uzbekistan with information about entrepreneurship…
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YPIP alumna 2021 Joins Oxbridge International School
As a senior at university, Husniya was looking for opportunities to get professional work experience in summer of 2021. After thorough research, she discovered the Young Professional Internships Program, applied, and was accepted.
During the eight week internship, she learned foundations of marketing and communications, in particular creating the content for social media networks. Each week she attended Friday professional development sessions, where she acquired knowledge on professional personal branding, resume building, elevator pitches, and interpersonal skills, and also had the opportunity to do mock job interviews.
Using skills she gained during YPIP Husniya landed a job at Oxbridge International School in Tashkent, where she is currently working as a math teacher.
Please follow the program announcements here:
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As a senior at university, Husniya was looking for opportunities to get professional work experience in summer of 2021. After thorough research, she discovered the Young Professional Internships Program, applied, and was accepted.
During the eight week internship, she learned foundations of marketing and communications, in particular creating the content for social media networks. Each week she attended Friday professional development sessions, where she acquired knowledge on professional personal branding, resume building, elevator pitches, and interpersonal skills, and also had the opportunity to do mock job interviews.
Using skills she gained during YPIP Husniya landed a job at Oxbridge International School in Tashkent, where she is currently working as a math teacher.
Please follow the program announcements here:
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