YPIP 2026 Host Company Orientation Session

📍 On May 12, American Councils held the Host Company Orientation session for the 2026 cohort of the Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) at the Hyatt Regency Tashkent, bringing together representatives from 50 national and international host companies and organizations, YPIP alumni, partners, and representatives of the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent.

🤝 The event provided an opportunity to discuss the structure of the program, expectations and responsibilities of host organizations, and the key components of the YPIP experience, including internships, mentorship and coaching activities, professional development sessions, networking opportunities, and company visits.

📈 This year also reflects continued growth for YPIP, with more than 2,100 applications received from students across Uzbekistan and 50 host companies partnering with the program.

🔗 The session also featured networking opportunities for attendees to connect, exchange ideas, and strengthen partnerships ahead of the upcoming internship season beginning in June.

Young Professional Internships Program is funded by the U.S. Embassy Tashkent and implemented by American Councils for International Education.