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🎓 Highlights from the FEP Alumni Conference: "Strengthening Educational Connectivity: The United States & Uzbekistan" On August 3, the Faculty Enrichment Program (FEP) Alumni Conference brought together alumni from across Uzbekistan. The conference featured presentations by FEP alumni across three tracks: 🔹 Curriculum & Pedagogical Innovation 🔹 STEM & Research Collaboration 🔹 Sustaining Academic Networks 💡 The day's keynote session was delivered by Professor Nathan H. Bedsole, PhD, on the topic "Incorporating Debate Across the Curriculum." The conference concluded with a Certificate Award Ceremony presided over by U.S. Ambassador to Uzbekistan Jonathan Henick, celebrating the contributions of FEP alumni to advancing U.S.-Uzbek educational cooperation. The FEP is funded by the U.S. Embassy Tashkent and implemented by American Councils for International Education.

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.

Exploring Manufacturing Excellence: C5+O.N.E. Participants Gain Industry Insights On July 31, C5+O.N.E. participants in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, stepped beyond the classroom to visit UzCarlsberg, one of the country's leading beverage producers. As they toured the facility, participants followed the entire production journey, from brewing and bottling to packaging and quality control, while observing the advanced technologies and processes that ensure efficiency and consistency. Company representatives also introduced participants to UzCarlsberg's history, international food safety and quality standards, occupational safety practices, and marketing strategies, providing a comprehensive view of the company's operations and diverse beverage portfolio. Through experiences like this, the C5+O.N.E. Program continues to bridge classroom learning with real-world application, helping participants strengthen their professional English while gaining practical knowledge of the industries driving economic growth.

C5+VOICES: meet Nurzada Atamuratova, a graduate of the C5+O.N.E. Program's first cohort from Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan. From overcoming language barriers to building confidence in English, Nurzada's learning journey opened the door to international opportunities, including participation in the YOU HOPE Innovation Program at Yamagata University in Japan. Today, she applies her knowledge and leadership skills to support youth, women entrepreneurs, local producers, and community development initiatives in her region. Watch her inspiring story to see how C5+O.N.E. and English language learning opened new opportunities and transformed her personal and professional path.

Happy Independence Day to our American friends, colleagues, and alumni!  As the United States commemorates its 250th anniversary, American Councils celebrates the connections forged through exchange between Americans and communities around the world.  Today and every day, we are grateful for the enduring ties between the United States and Uzbekistan and the people who continue to strengthen them through learning, leadership, and collaboration.  #ACGlobal #Freedom250

Looking Back at a Milestone 🎓 | C5+O.N.E. Cohort 5 Graduation in Uzbekistan We’re revisiting a special moment from the C5+O.N.E. Cohort 5 Graduation Ceremony in Tashkent, where participants, alumni, and partners gathered to recognize months of learning, collaboration, and professional growth. The ceremony marked the successful completion of an intensive journey in business English, leadership, and career development while celebrating the lasting connections and opportunities created through the program. As our newest graduates join the growing C5+O.N.E. network, they continue to strengthen communities, build partnerships, and inspire positive change.

🎓 Exciting milestone in U.S.-Uzbekistan educational partnership! On June 14–21, senior faculty from the Graduate School of Business and Entrepreneurship (GSBE) in Tashkent visited Rutgers Business School in New Jersey, as part of the Faculty Enrichment Program (FEP), supported by the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent and administered by American Councils for International Education. The visit is a key step in a collaboration between GSBE and Rutgers Business School to develop a new Executive MBA (EMBA) program for Uzbekistan's growing business community, focused on leadership, entrepreneurship, and strategic sectors central to the country's economy. A second visit is planned for September as both institutions continue this landmark work together 🇺🇿🤝🇺🇸 🔗Read more about the visit here: article

📌Consultancy opportunity alert! English Language Teacher, C5+O.N.E. Program Location: Tashkent American Councils for International Education is a premier, international non-profit organization creating educational opportunities that prepare individuals and institutions to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world. Through academic exchanges, overseas language immersion, and educational development programs. American Councils has designed and administered innovative programs that effectively broaden individual perspectives, increase knowledge, and deepen understanding for more than 50 years across more than 80 countries. Position Summary: The C5 + O.N.E. (Opening Networks through English) English Language Teacher will be involved in a project that supports English language instruction for young professionals working in the fields of Economy throughout Central Asia. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing American English language instruction and will report to a Lead Teacher, based in Tashkent, who will provide training and mentoring during the program. 🔗Click here (https://telegra.ph/English-Language-Teacher-06-23) to learn more Due to the high volume of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview and will be notified via email or phone.