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.
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.
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The U.S. Embassy and American Councils hosted the 2024 Uzbekistan Youth Leadership Conference (UzYLC)! 🎉
📌 What is UzYLC?
UzYLC is a dynamic leadership training bringing together 50 young leaders from across Uzbekistan to create impactful social projects for their communities.
🗓 The two-day conference on June 7-8, 2024, gave opportunities to enhance project management, design, implementation and monitoring skills.
🇺🇸UzYLC is funded by the U.S. Embassy Tashkent and implemented by American Councils for International Education Uzbekistan.
#UZYLC
📌 What is UzYLC?
UzYLC is a dynamic leadership training bringing together 50 young leaders from across Uzbekistan to create impactful social projects for their communities.
🗓 The two-day conference on June 7-8, 2024, gave opportunities to enhance project management, design, implementation and monitoring skills.
🇺🇸UzYLC is funded by the U.S. Embassy Tashkent and implemented by American Councils for International Education Uzbekistan.
#UZYLC
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On June 24, 2024 Mohammed Alam held a professional development session for the Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) participants.
ℹ️ Mohammed Alam serves as Strategic Advisor for Teichos Energy and Advisory Board Member for Center for Sustainable Enterprise and Regional Competitiveness. His influence extends globally, having advised key figures in the renewable energy sector.
⚡️ Mohammed led an informative session on renewable energy that allowed participants to better understand the significant role renewable energy utilization has on public health, environmental protection, and natural resources depletion. During the session, Mohammed covered and evaluated the financial aspects of renewable energy implementation. The session was filled with quizzes from the speaker and questions from participants.
🇺🇸 The Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) is funded by the US Embassy Tashkent and implemented by American Councils for International Education.
ℹ️ Mohammed Alam serves as Strategic Advisor for Teichos Energy and Advisory Board Member for Center for Sustainable Enterprise and Regional Competitiveness. His influence extends globally, having advised key figures in the renewable energy sector.
⚡️ Mohammed led an informative session on renewable energy that allowed participants to better understand the significant role renewable energy utilization has on public health, environmental protection, and natural resources depletion. During the session, Mohammed covered and evaluated the financial aspects of renewable energy implementation. The session was filled with quizzes from the speaker and questions from participants.
🇺🇸 The Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) is funded by the US Embassy Tashkent and implemented by American Councils for International Education.
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Supporting creation dynamic platforms for innovation and collaboration across Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan to establish "Creative Industrial Parks" in each region within Barkamol Avlod centers. These parks are envisioned to provide the same advantageous conditions enjoyed by residents of IT parks, fostering innovation and collaboration among various stakeholders. Specifically designed to integrate closely with universities and major manufacturers, these parks will serve as dynamic platforms where young entrepreneurs, academic researchers, and business leaders can converge to exchange ideas, develop scientific innovations, and catalyze new business ventures.
Recently, USAID Youth Employment Skills (YES) Activity engaged in discussions with Nasiba Shomansurova, who serves as a key liaison from the Barkamol Avlod Center. The meeting focused on outlining the future steps and strategic initiatives of the YES Activity within this evolving framework.
Looking ahead to the 2024-2025 academic year, there are plans to expand the infrastructure supporting educational and entrepreneurial activities with four additional YES Business Clubs in district centers affiliated with Barkamol Avlod.
#USAIDUzbekistan #YouthEmploymentSkills #VacatonalEducation #YouthEmpowernment
Uzbekistan to establish "Creative Industrial Parks" in each region within Barkamol Avlod centers. These parks are envisioned to provide the same advantageous conditions enjoyed by residents of IT parks, fostering innovation and collaboration among various stakeholders. Specifically designed to integrate closely with universities and major manufacturers, these parks will serve as dynamic platforms where young entrepreneurs, academic researchers, and business leaders can converge to exchange ideas, develop scientific innovations, and catalyze new business ventures.
Recently, USAID Youth Employment Skills (YES) Activity engaged in discussions with Nasiba Shomansurova, who serves as a key liaison from the Barkamol Avlod Center. The meeting focused on outlining the future steps and strategic initiatives of the YES Activity within this evolving framework.
Looking ahead to the 2024-2025 academic year, there are plans to expand the infrastructure supporting educational and entrepreneurial activities with four additional YES Business Clubs in district centers affiliated with Barkamol Avlod.
#USAIDUzbekistan #YouthEmploymentSkills #VacatonalEducation #YouthEmpowernment
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Forwarded from FLEX Global Uzbekistan
FLEX is an open, merit-based competition funded by the U.S. Department of State. All students who meet the official eligibility criteria are welcome to take part. There are no program fees and no required preparatory classes, nor are these sanctioned by the program funder or proven to increase chances of success.
Please stay tuned for information about next FLEX competition cycle in August.
Please stay tuned for information about next FLEX competition cycle in August.
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On June 26, 2024, Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) participants attended a US higher education and masters' degree session led by Jamila Nasridinova.
ℹ️ Jamila Nasridinova is an Education Outreach Coordinator and EducationUSA Advisor at the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent. EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State network of over 425 international student advising centers in more than 175 countries that provide advising, support, and education around how to apply to over 4,000 US universities and colleges.
⚡️Jamila led an insightful session on educational programs funded by the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent. The session provided the YPIP participants with valuable information on the opportunities that highly enhance both their educational and professional pedigree. Participants learned about the advantages of studying in the U.S. and the steps they should follow to apply to U.S. universities.
🇺🇸The Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) is funded by the US Embassy Tashkent and implemented by American Councils for International Education.
ℹ️ Jamila Nasridinova is an Education Outreach Coordinator and EducationUSA Advisor at the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent. EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State network of over 425 international student advising centers in more than 175 countries that provide advising, support, and education around how to apply to over 4,000 US universities and colleges.
⚡️Jamila led an insightful session on educational programs funded by the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent. The session provided the YPIP participants with valuable information on the opportunities that highly enhance both their educational and professional pedigree. Participants learned about the advantages of studying in the U.S. and the steps they should follow to apply to U.S. universities.
🇺🇸The Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) is funded by the US Embassy Tashkent and implemented by American Councils for International Education.
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Forwarded from C5+O.N.E.
On June 22nd, the participants of the C5+O.N.E. program had the unique opportunity to visit the Solar Institute, which houses one of only two solar furnaces in the world. This remarkable excursion provided an in-depth exploration of solar energy and the pioneering work conducted by the institute.
Throughout the visit, participants delved into the complexities and potential of solar energy, gaining comprehensive insights into its applications and benefits. The Solar Institute's experts shared their extensive knowledge on the subject, discussing innovative research and real-world implementations of solar technology.
In addition to the technical knowledge acquired, this excursion also served as an excellent opportunity for participants to enhance their language skills. Engaging with scientific presentations and discussions in a foreign language helped improve their comprehension and communication abilities in a specialized context.
Overall, the visit to the Sun Institute was both enlightening and educational, providing valuable experiences that will benefit participants in their future endeavors.
Throughout the visit, participants delved into the complexities and potential of solar energy, gaining comprehensive insights into its applications and benefits. The Solar Institute's experts shared their extensive knowledge on the subject, discussing innovative research and real-world implementations of solar technology.
In addition to the technical knowledge acquired, this excursion also served as an excellent opportunity for participants to enhance their language skills. Engaging with scientific presentations and discussions in a foreign language helped improve their comprehension and communication abilities in a specialized context.
Overall, the visit to the Sun Institute was both enlightening and educational, providing valuable experiences that will benefit participants in their future endeavors.
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#Throwback to April 26, 2024, when U.S. Ambassador Jonathan Henick visited School #15 and Constant Trading Jeans Factory in Fergana with USAID's Youth Employment Skills (YES) Activity.
He observed firsthand how students, teachers, and entrepreneurs are molding the future through work readiness programs and hands-on learning. 👩🏫👨🏭
#Education #YouthEmpowerment #HandsOnLearning #Entrepreneurship #YESActivity #USAIDUzbekistan
He observed firsthand how students, teachers, and entrepreneurs are molding the future through work readiness programs and hands-on learning. 👩🏫👨🏭
#Education #YouthEmpowerment #HandsOnLearning #Entrepreneurship #YESActivity #USAIDUzbekistan
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On July 2, 2024, Rhonda Shrader held a Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) professional development session with this summer's cohort.
ℹ️ Rhonda Shrader served as a long-time mentor for University of California San Francisco's Idea to IPO Course, is an active advisor for NASA spinoff BrainAid, and recently coached the winning teams for both the Health Tech Forum Codeathon and the San Francisco MedHack 2.0 Hackathon. She graduated from Harvard University with a BA in Neuropsychology and holds an MBA in Strategy and Operations.
⚡️During the session, Rhonda led an engaging and insightful workshop on Startups and Entrepreneurship - "What Is Lean Startup & How Can It Power Your Career or Startup?". Participants didn't just learn theoretical concepts but also practical insights that they can immediately apply. They learned about the factors to consider before launching a startup and the importance of customer research in building a business. The session provided participants with insights they can apply to build strong business.
🇺🇸The Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) is funded by the U.S. Embassy Tashkent (https://t.me/USAUzbekistan) and implemented by American Councils for International Education.
ℹ️ Rhonda Shrader served as a long-time mentor for University of California San Francisco's Idea to IPO Course, is an active advisor for NASA spinoff BrainAid, and recently coached the winning teams for both the Health Tech Forum Codeathon and the San Francisco MedHack 2.0 Hackathon. She graduated from Harvard University with a BA in Neuropsychology and holds an MBA in Strategy and Operations.
⚡️During the session, Rhonda led an engaging and insightful workshop on Startups and Entrepreneurship - "What Is Lean Startup & How Can It Power Your Career or Startup?". Participants didn't just learn theoretical concepts but also practical insights that they can immediately apply. They learned about the factors to consider before launching a startup and the importance of customer research in building a business. The session provided participants with insights they can apply to build strong business.
🇺🇸The Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) is funded by the U.S. Embassy Tashkent (https://t.me/USAUzbekistan) and implemented by American Councils for International Education.
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