Empowering Access Teachers to Inspire the Next Generation!

📅 From July 20–24, 2026, the English Access Scholarship Program Teacher Training brought together 36 English language teachers and 13 IT teachers from Access program centers across 10 regions of Uzbekistan for a week of professional development, collaboration, and innovation.

👩‍🏫 The training was facilitated by two U.S. teacher trainers for the English language component and a local IT trainer for the digital literacy component. Representatives of the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent supported the training by participating in the opening and closing ceremonies and observing the activity showcases.

💡 Through interactive sessions, participants explored practical strategies for creating student-centered classrooms, fostering creativity and critical thinking, strengthening collaboration, promoting global citizenship, and integrating digital technologies and AI tools into teaching. IT teachers also strengthened their skills in digital collaboration, online communication, and responsible digital content creation to support the program's digital literacy curriculum.

🌟 The training concluded with inspiring activity showcases, where English teachers presented original classroom activities and IT teachers demonstrated their newly developed skills through engaging micro-teaching presentations.

🤝 The training strengthened teachers' pedagogical and digital competencies, increased their confidence in applying innovative, technology-enhanced teaching practices, and fostered professional networks that will support high-quality implementation of the Access Program across Uzbekistan.

The English Access Program is funded by the U.S. Department of State and implemented by American Councils for International Education.

Discovering Uzbekistan’s Textile Industry: C5+O.N.E. Participants Explore Samo Textile

In August, Cohort 6 participants visited Samo Textile in Andijan, gaining firsthand insight into one of Uzbekistan’s fastest-growing industries.

During the visit, participants learned how the company evolved from a small enterprise into a leading textile manufacturer. They followed the production journey from cotton yarn to finished products, discovering how innovation, quality, and efficient manufacturing contribute to the success of Uzbekistan’s textile sector and its growing role in the national economy.
By connecting participants with successful businesses and industry leaders, the C5+O.N.E. Program continues to bridge classroom learning with real-world experience, helping participants strengthen their professional English while exploring the industries driving economic growth.

Driving Innovation in Uzbekistan: C5+O.N.E. Participants Explore Modern Automotive Manufacturing

Learning goes beyond the classroom in the C5+O.N.E. Program. On August 14, 2026, Cohort 6 participants from Tashkent visited UzAuto Motors Powertrain.

During the visit, participants toured the engine production facilities and observed how engines for Chevrolet vehicles are manufactured using advanced technologies, robotics, and automated systems. They also learned about the company’s production processes, international manufacturing standards, quality control systems, occupational safety practices, and supply chain management.

The visit provided participants with a closer look at one of Uzbekistan’s leading industries and demonstrated how innovation, technology, and high production standards contribute to economic growth.

Through field visits like this, the C5+O.N.E. Program continues to connect English learning with real-world professional experiences, helping participants develop industry knowledge.