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Pre-Departure Orientation for FEP-2024 finalists! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΏπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

On 15-16 July, American Councils hosted a two-day intensive PDO for the fellows of Faculty Enrichment Program (FEP), who have been placed for Fall 2024 Semester.

Participants received important information related to program expectations, on-program activities, and cultural and academic differences between the U.S. and Uzbekistan.

Finalists from the Management Development Institute of Singapore in Tashkent, TIIAME National Research University, Karshi Institute of Irrigation and Agrotechnology, Westminster International University in Tashkent, Bukhara State Pedagogical Institute, Tashkent University of Information Technologies, Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan, Tashkent State University of Economics, Central Asian University and Navoi State University of Mining and Technologies will be hosted for one academic semester at diverse U.S. universities, such as University of Arkansas, Rutgers University, University of Pittsburgh, University of Wyoming and Washington State University.

FEP is administered by American Councils and supported by the U.S. Embassy Tashkent.
For more information visit https://americancouncilsnetwork.org/fep/
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On June 27-28, USAID Youth Employment Skills (YES) Activity hosted a Training of Trainers (TOT) session for secondary school teacher trainers and afterschool mentors. 🌟 YES welcomed 8 amazing trainers from the Avloni Teacher Training Institute and 4 incredible mentors, including one from Barkamol Avlod!
This refresher course was all about tackling those tricky teaching moments and mastering afterschool sessions. πŸ“ From lesson planning and assessing needs to student-centered learning and critical thinking, they covered it all! πŸ’‘ Our trainers shined in micro-teaching sessions and left inspired and ready to make a difference! πŸ™Œβœ¨
#USAIDYES #YouthEmpowernment #TeacherTraining #MentorMagic #EducationExcellence #TrainingofTrainers
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On July 15, 2024, Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) participants attended a professional development session led by Dr. Eddie Damian.

ℹ️ Dr. Eddie Damian is the Technical Lead of the Educational Leadership Development Program (ELDP) at American Councils Uzbekistan. Dr. Damian's influence spans various educational roles, engaging teachers, principals, and administrators alike. Previously, he spearheaded leadership development programming at Fort Bend Independent School District (ISD) in Sugar Land, Texas, where he crafted impactful programs for district leaders.

⚑️ The session was informative and provided participants with valuable insights into the importance of leadership skills in the education leadership world. Participants learned about factors that influence Gen-Z in a professional environment. The session also included communication activities and in-group discussions, allowing participants to develop coaching skills and teamwork to build a better network.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈThe Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) is funded by the U.S. Embassy Tashkent and implemented by American Councils for International Education.
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🌍✨ Sharing is Caring!

Aziza Musoeva, Faculty Enrichment Program (FEP) 2024 alumna, recently shared her enriching experience at the Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages after an inspiring fellowship at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 2024.

Aziza emphasized that FEP is not just about academics, but also about cultural exchange. She discussed the innovative teaching methods and insights into teaching English as a second language that she gained. Her professional growth and enhanced teaching skills were significantly boosted by the valuable experiences and webinars, including those from the Harvard Writing Center.

During her fellowship, Aziza visited amazing cities like Philadelphia, Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Washington DC. She also explored fascinating places like the Nevada State Museum in Las Vegas, Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota, and Kings Canyon in California.

πŸ“Œ FEP, administered by American Councils and sponsored by the U.S. Embassy Tashkent, offers a unique blend of academic and cultural experiences. For more information, visit https://americancouncilsnetwork.org/fep/
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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΏπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈPre-Departure Orientation for 2024 UBL Summer Cohort!
On July 23, American Councils hosted a PDO session for 13 Uzbekistan Business Leaders (UBL) Program fellows.

Participants received important information about program expectations, travel arrangements, on-program activities, and cultural and academic differences between the U.S. and Uzbekistan. They represent Uzbekistan’s various business sectors and will spend the next month in the United States learning about local businesses, attending skill-building workshops, and exploring cooperation opportunities with their American counterparts.

U.S. Embassy’s Political/Economic Officer David Kierski attended the PDO to wish fellows a successful program experience, while Counselor for Public Affairs Laura Brown delivered opening remarks at the subsequent UBL alumni networking event for program participants from the last two years.

UBL is administered by American Councils and supported by the U.S. Embassy Tashkent. For more information visit https://uzbekistan.americancouncils.org/ubl-en.
#UzbekistanBusinessLeaders #UBL #ExchangeProgram #USGProgram #Summer2024
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