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.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

American Councils celebrates the educators around the world who inspire curiosity, bridge cultures, and open doors to new opportunities for their students—inside and beyond the classroom.

Their dedication, creativity, and commitment make international education possible and help shape the leaders of tomorrow.

Thank you to the teachers who change the lives of students on exchange.

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🌟 FLEX & YPIP Alumni Meetup Highlights 🎓

On April 24, alumni of the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program and Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) came together for a joint meetup. The session was also joined by Lisa Choate, President of American Councils for International Education.

The meetup started with an interactive ice-breaking session, where participants introduced themselves and shared how their programs shaped their personal and professional journeys.

The main workshop, led by Ulugbek Baymuradov (FLEX 2003, Stanford 2010), introduced the basics of how AI models work. Using satellite nightlight data, he demonstrated how machine learning, particularly convolutional neural networks, can analyze images to identify patterns and make predictions, such as estimating population or distinguishing regions.

By the end, participants gained a clearer, practical understanding of how AI models are built and applied using real-world data.

The event concluded with a coffee break, offering space to network, exchange ideas, and build new connections 🤝

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📌Job opportunity alert! | PART-TIME INTERN for YPIP

American Councils for International Education Uzbekistan is hiring!

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 broaden individual perspectives, increase knowledge, and deepen understanding for more than 50 years across more than 80 countries.

American Councils Uzbekistan is seeking a Part-Time Intern to support the Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The Part-Time Intern is responsible for day-to-day operations, administration, task management, data entry and interfacing with participants. As a member of the American Councils Uzbekistan team, the Part-Time Intern will also be expected to support and administer daily programming. This position is unpaid and reports to Program Assistant and the intern will work closely with the program staff members.

⏳ Internship duration: As soon as possible start until the end of August.

🔗Click here to learn more: New job opportunity

If you have any questions please, email them to ypip@americancouncils.org

🌟 YPIP Alumni Meetup Highlights 🎓

On April 4, YPIP alumni came together for an engaging meetup and workshop with Sevara Ibrokhim, a UBL’22 alumna and Founder & CEO of Bukhari Creative Group.

During the session on Effective Networking Strategies, participants explored why networking matters, how to build a professional brand, and practical ways to connect and stay in touch. The session also included a pair activity where alumni practiced their elevator pitches and learned from each other.

Sevara shared insights from her own experience, showing how networking can lead to new opportunities and meaningful connections.

As always, the meetup was a great chance to reconnect, meet new alumni, and keep growing together 🤝

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

#YPIP #AlumniMeetup

C5+O.N.E. Cohort 4 Celebrates Graduation in Uzbekistan

On February 28, participants gathered in Tashkent to celebrate the graduation of Cohort 4 of the C5+O.N.E. (Opening Networks Through English) program after nine months of learning and collaboration.

The event featured inspiring remarks from Eric Hansen, Country Director of American Councils for International Education, as well as business presentations where participants showcased projects developed from idea to implementation, demonstrating strong English communication, market analysis, and entrepreneurial skills.

In total, 66 participants successfully completed the program and joined the USG Alumni network, strengthening connections with local, regional, and U.S. partners.