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O‘zbekistonda ta'limni qo‘llab-quvvatlash: “Biznes va kasb-hunarga o‘qitish”ga e'tibor USAID tomonidan moliyalashtirilgan “O‘zbekistonda yoshlarning ishga joylashish ko‘nikmalarini shakllantirish” (YES) dasturi va O‘zbekiston Respublikasi maktabgacha va maktab ta'limi vazirligi joriy yilning iyun oyida Toshkentda trenerlarni tayyorlash bo‘yicha amaliy seminarni muvaffaqiyatli tashkil etdi. Ushbu seminarda o‘quvchilarga qaratilgan ta'lim, faol o‘rganish, tajriba orqali o‘rganish, yoshlarni ijobiy tarbiyalash, universal ta'lim jarayoni va yangi o‘quv dasturi uchun inklyuziv o‘qitish uslublariga alohida e’tibor qaratilib, undan ko‘zlangan maqsad “Biznes va kasb-hunarga o‘qitish” yo‘nalishdagi biznes va iqtisodiyot o‘qituvchilarini tayyorlashdan iborat edi. Ushbu yangi kasbiy o‘quv dasturi 2024-2025-o‘quv yilida O‘zbekiston bo‘ylab 288 ta maktabda tajriba-sinovdan o‘tkaziladi. #EducationReform #VocationalTraining #TeacherTraining #InclusiveEducation #StudentCenteredLearning #Uzbekistan #YES #USAIDUzbekistan

O‘zbekistonda ta'limni qo‘llab-quvvatlash: “Biznes va kasb-hunarga o‘qitish”ga e'tibor USAID tomonidan moliyalashtirilgan “O‘zbekistonda yoshlarning ishga joylashish ko‘nikmalarini shakllantirish” (YES) dasturi va O‘zbekiston Respublikasi maktabgacha va maktab ta'limi vazirligi joriy yilning iyun oyida Toshkentda trenerlarni tayyorlash bo‘yicha amaliy seminarni muvaffaqiyatli tashkil etdi. Ushbu seminarda o‘quvchilarga qaratilgan ta'lim, faol o‘rganish, tajriba orqali o‘rganish, yoshlarni ijobiy tarbiyalash, universal ta'lim jarayoni va yangi o‘quv dasturi uchun inklyuziv o‘qitish uslublariga alohida e’tibor qaratilib, undan ko‘zlangan maqsad “Biznes va kasb-hunarga o‘qitish” yo‘nalishdagi biznes va iqtisodiyot o‘qituvchilarini tayyorlashdan iborat edi. Ushbu yangi kasbiy o‘quv dasturi 2024-2025-o‘quv yilida O‘zbekiston bo‘ylab 288 ta maktabda tajriba-sinovdan o‘tkaziladi. #EducationReform #VocationalTraining #TeacherTraining #InclusiveEducation #StudentCenteredLearning #Uzbekistan #YES #USAIDUzbekistan ----- Empowering Education in Uzbekistan: Focus on Vocational Training USAID Youth Employment Skills (YES) together with the Ministry of Preschool and School Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan (MOPSE) has successfully organized a Training of Trainers (TOT) session in Tashkent this June. The training aimed at preparing vocational track Business and Economics teachers, emphasizing student-centered learning, active learning, experiential learning, Positive Youth Development (PYD), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and inclusive teaching practices for the new curriculum. This new vocational curriculum for grades 10 and 11 will be piloted in 288 schools across Uzbekistan during the 2024-2025 academic year. #EducationReform #VocationalTraining #TeacherTraining #InclusiveEducation #StudentCenteredLearning #Uzbekistan #YES #USAIDUzbekistan ----- Поддержка образования в Узбекистане: акцент на профессиональном обучении «Программа развития навыков для трудоустройства молодёжи (YES) в Узбекистане», реализуемая при содействии USAID, и Министерство дошкольного и школьного образования Республики Узбекистан успешно организовали практический семинар по подготовке тренеров в Ташкенте в июне этого года. Семинар был направлен на подготовку учителей по бизнесу и экономике для профессиональной специализации, с упором на обучение, центрированное на учащихся, активное обучение, обучение через опыт, благоприятное воспитание молодежи, универсальный процесс обучения и инклюзивные методы преподавания по новой учебной программы. Новая профессиональная учебная программа для 10-ых и 11-ых классов будет протестирован в пилотном режиме в 288 школах по всему Узбекистану в течение 2024-2025 учебного года. #EducationReform #VocationalTraining #TeacherTraining #InclusiveEducation #StudentCenteredLearning #Uzbekistan #YES #USAIDUzbekistan

On July 2, 2024, Rhonda Shrader held a Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) professional development session with this summer's cohort. ℹ️ Rhonda Shrader served as a long-time mentor for University of California San Francisco's Idea to IPO Course, is an active advisor for NASA spinoff BrainAid, and recently coached the winning teams for both the Health Tech Forum Codeathon and the San Francisco MedHack 2.0 Hackathon. She graduated from Harvard University with a BA in Neuropsychology and holds an MBA in Strategy and Operations. ⚡️During the session, Rhonda led an engaging and insightful workshop on Startups and Entrepreneurship - "What Is Lean Startup & How Can It Power Your Career or Startup?". Participants didn't just learn theoretical concepts but also practical insights that they can immediately apply. They learned about the factors to consider before launching a startup and the importance of customer research in building a business. The session provided participants with insights they can apply to build strong business. 🇺🇸The Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) is funded by the U.S. Embassy Tashkent (https://t.me/USAUzbekistan) and implemented by American Councils for International Education.

#Throwback to April 26, 2024, when U.S. Ambassador Jonathan Henick visited School #15 and Constant Trading Jeans Factory in Fergana with USAID's Youth Employment Skills (YES) Activity. He observed firsthand how students, teachers, and entrepreneurs are molding the future through work readiness programs and hands-on learning. 👩‍🏫👨‍🏭 #Education #YouthEmpowerment #HandsOnLearning #Entrepreneurship #YESActivity #USAIDUzbekistan

On June 22nd, the participants of the C5+O.N.E. program had the unique opportunity to visit the Solar Institute, which houses one of only two solar furnaces in the world. This remarkable excursion provided an in-depth exploration of solar energy and the pioneering work conducted by the institute. Throughout the visit, participants delved into the complexities and potential of solar energy, gaining comprehensive insights into its applications and benefits. The Solar Institute's experts shared their extensive knowledge on the subject, discussing innovative research and real-world implementations of solar technology. In addition to the technical knowledge acquired, this excursion also served as an excellent opportunity for participants to enhance their language skills. Engaging with scientific presentations and discussions in a foreign language helped improve their comprehension and communication abilities in a specialized context. Overall, the visit to the Sun Institute was both enlightening and educational, providing valuable experiences that will benefit participants in their future endeavors.

On June 26, 2024, Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) participants attended a US higher education and masters' degree session led by Jamila Nasridinova. ℹ️ Jamila Nasridinova is an Education Outreach Coordinator and EducationUSA Advisor at the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent. EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State network of over 425 international student advising centers in more than 175 countries that provide advising, support, and education around how to apply to over 4,000 US universities and colleges. ⚡️Jamila led an insightful session on educational programs funded by the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent. The session provided the YPIP participants with valuable information on the opportunities that highly enhance both their educational and professional pedigree. Participants learned about the advantages of studying in the U.S. and the steps they should follow to apply to U.S. universities. 🇺🇸The Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) is funded by the US Embassy Tashkent and implemented by American Councils for International Education.

FLEX is an open, merit-based competition funded by the U.S. Department of State. All students who meet the official eligibility criteria are welcome to take part. There are no program fees and no required preparatory classes, nor are these sanctioned by the program funder or proven to increase chances of success. Please stay tuned for information about next FLEX competition cycle in August.

Supporting creation dynamic platforms for innovation and collaboration across Uzbekistan Uzbekistan to establish "Creative Industrial Parks" in each region within Barkamol Avlod centers. These parks are envisioned to provide the same advantageous conditions enjoyed by residents of IT parks, fostering innovation and collaboration among various stakeholders. Specifically designed to integrate closely with universities and major manufacturers, these parks will serve as dynamic platforms where young entrepreneurs, academic researchers, and business leaders can converge to exchange ideas, develop scientific innovations, and catalyze new business ventures. Recently, USAID Youth Employment Skills (YES) Activity engaged in discussions with Nasiba Shomansurova, who serves as a key liaison from the Barkamol Avlod Center. The meeting focused on outlining the future steps and strategic initiatives of the YES Activity within this evolving framework. Looking ahead to the 2024-2025 academic year, there are plans to expand the infrastructure supporting educational and entrepreneurial activities with four additional YES Business Clubs in district centers affiliated with Barkamol Avlod. #USAIDUzbekistan #YouthEmploymentSkills #VacatonalEducation #YouthEmpowernment

On June 24, 2024 Mohammed Alam held a professional development session for the Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) participants. ℹ️ Mohammed Alam serves as Strategic Advisor for Teichos Energy and Advisory Board Member for Center for Sustainable Enterprise and Regional Competitiveness. His influence extends globally, having advised key figures in the renewable energy sector. ⚡️ Mohammed led an informative session on renewable energy that allowed participants to better understand the significant role renewable energy utilization has on public health, environmental protection, and natural resources depletion. During the session, Mohammed covered and evaluated the financial aspects of renewable energy implementation. The session was filled with quizzes from the speaker and questions from participants. 🇺🇸 The Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) is funded by the US Embassy Tashkent and implemented by American Councils for International Education.

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