🎤 On June 4, 2024, Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) participants attended a valuable, professional development session led by Tom Toomey.

ℹ️ Tom Toomey has been involved in international youth education since 1994. He has worked on many educational exchange programs across the world. For the past 20 years, Tom has implemented short-term programs focusing on English language, leadership, media literacy, and conflict transformation for youth.

⚡️ During the session, Tom led an engaging and insightful workshop on Time Management and Critical Thinking. Participants learned practical strategies to manage their time effectively and enhance their critical thinking skills, essential tools for both their professional and personal development. The session was interactive and provided participants with actionable insights they can apply throughout their internships and future careers.

🇺🇸The Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) is funded by the US Embassy Tashkent and implemented by American Councils for International Education.

🎤 On June 12, 2024, Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) participants attended a valuable, professional development session led by Amy Fisher Bruey.

ℹ️ Amy Fisher is the managing director and lead trainer of Equilibrium Coaching & Consulting. She worked for over 18 years at the intersection of education and international development at universities, nonprofits, and in government. Through this work, she helped over 3,700 young leaders around the globe.

⚡️ During the session, Amy led an engaging and insightful workshop on Career Development - "Stepping Into Your Power". Participants learned about the role of fellowships in building a professional career and gained deeper knowledge on energetic mindset. Interactive session with communications activities allowed participants to re-consider their courage and discover new boundaries.

🇺🇸The Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) is funded by the US Embassy Tashkent and implemented by American Councils for International Education.

Tajriba-sinov viloyatdan milliy darajagacha
2024-yil 29-may kuni USAID tomonidan moliyalashtirilgan “O‘zbekistonda yoshlarning ishga joylashish ko‘nikmalarini shakllantirish” (YES) dasturi Maktabgacha va maktab ta’limi vazirligi tomonidan tashkil etilgan “Oʻquvchilarni kasb-hunarga yoʻnaltirish va oʻqitishda zamonaviy tendensiyalar” mavzusida oʻquv seminarda ishtirok etdi. Vazir Hilola Umarova 2024-2025-o‘quv yilida O‘zbekiston bo‘ylab 288 ta maktabda sinov tariqasida kasb-hunar va biznes yo‘nalishi joriy etilishini ma’lum qildi. U o‘quvchilarni o‘zlari qiziqqan sohaga yo‘naltirish, ularni katta hayotga tayyorlashning muhimligini ta’kidladi.
Tadbir davomida USAID tomonidan moliyalashtirilgan YES dasturi yuqorida qayd etilgan maktablar uchun 10- va 11-sinflar uchun “Iqtisodiyot va biznes” o‘quv dasturlarini taqdim etdi. Biznes va iqtisod bo‘yicha o‘qitishni o‘z ichiga olgan, yiliga 68 soatlik o‘quv dasturlarining maqsadi o‘quvchilarni mehnat bozoriga tayyorlash va ularga tadbirkorlik ko‘nikmalarini o‘rgatishdan iborat.
#USAIDUzbekistan #YouthEmploymentSkills #VacatonalEducation #YouthEmpowernment
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From Pilot Region to National Level
On May 29, 2024, USAID's Youth Employment Skills (YES) Activity participated in a collaborative seminar organized by the Ministry of Preschool and School Education on "Modern Trends in Vocational Guidance and Training of Students." Minister Hilola Umarova announced the introduction of “Profession and Business” schools, which will be piloted in 288 schools across Uzbekistan for the 2024-2025 academic year. She highlighted the importance of guiding students towards their interests and preparing them for successful careers.
During the event, USAID YES Activity showcased its development of “Economics and Business” curricula for grades 10 and 11 for abovementioned schools. These curricula, featuring 68 hours per year of instruction in business and economics, aim to equip students with essential workforce development and entrepreneurship skills.
#USAIDUzbekistan #YouthEmploymentSkills #VacatonalEducation #YouthEmpowernment
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От пилотного региона к национальному уровню
29 мая 2024 года «Программа развития навыков для трудоустройства молодёжи (YES) в Узбекистане», реализуемой при содействии USAID, приняла участие в совместном семинаре, организованном Министерством дошкольного и школьного образования, на тему «Современные тенденции в профессиональной ориентации и обучении студентов». Министр Хилола Умарова объявила о введении направления «Профессия и бизнес» которое будет опробовано в 288 школах по всему Узбекистану в 2024-2025 учебном году. Она подчеркнула важность ориентации студентов на их интересы и подготовки их к успешной карьере.
В ходе мероприятия Программа YES,реализуемая при содействии USAID, продемонстрировала разработку учебной программы «Экономика и бизнес» для 10- и 11-ых классов для вышеупомянутых школ. Эти учебные программы, включающие 68 часов в год обучения бизнесу и экономике, направлены на то, чтобы подготовить учащихся к рынку труда и обучить их навыкам предпринимательства.
#USAIDUzbekistan #YouthEmploymentSkills #VacatonalEducation #YouthEmpowernment

On June 19, 2024 Ted Elder held a YPIP professional development session for this summer's cohort.

ℹ️ Ted Elder works for Global Training for Transformation where he develops and implements relevant soft skill trainings. He has 28 years of professional consulting experience in cross-cultural life skills, team building and personal development.

⚡️ Ted led an insightful session where he discussed the intersection of emotional intelligence and intelligence quotient. Participants were able to learn about the significance of communication in leadership and how soft skills matter in building productive work atmosphere. The session provided participants with insights they can apply to build strong network throughout their internships.

🇺🇸 The Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) is funded by the US Embassy Tashkent and implemented by American Councils for International Education.