Young Professional Internships Program

🌟 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 🤝 #FLEX#YPIP#AlumniMeetup

We’re continuing our YPIP Alumni Stories series! 🎓 🌟 Introducing Lazizbek Kahramonov, a YPIP 2021 alumnus! Lazizbek joined YPIP in the summer of 2021 after his junior year at INHA University in Tashkent. He completed his internship at Novalab Tech as a Software Engineer, where he took his first step into the IT industry and continued building his career even after the internship. Today, he works as a DevOps Engineer at Snoonu.com, Qatar’s first unicorn. He shares that YPIP played a major role in shaping his career path by providing real-world experience and connecting him with a network of outstanding and supportive individuals. “YPIP gave me the opportunity to start my career and become part of a strong community that continues to support me. Especially in today’s rapidly evolving IT job market shaped by AI advancements, it is one of the best ways to take your first step into the industry, don’t miss your chance.” 📌 Stay tuned for more inspiring alumni stories! #YPIP_alumni

Continuing our YPIP Alumni Stories series! 🎓 🌟 Introducing Albina Kholieva, a YPIP 2024 alumna! Albina completed her YPIP internship at the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan, where she worked in the marketing department. During her internship, she gained hands-on experience in promoting Uzbekistan’s tourism potential both locally and internationally, allowing her to connect her academic interests with real-world practice. Following the program, Albina continued her academic journey and is currently studying Sustainable Tourism and Global Challenges at the University of Glasgow as a Women in STEM program scholar. She shared that her YPIP experience played an important role in shaping her career direction and making her studies more meaningful and applied. “YPIP gave me real-world experience, helped me build meaningful connections, and made me more confident about my future career path. The network I built continues to support and motivate me both professionally and personally.” 📌 Stay tuned for more inspiring alumni stories! #YPIP_alumni

Next in our YPIP Alumni Stories series! 🎓 🌟 Meet Temur Isroilov, a YPIP 2021 alumnus! While studying at the Samarkand branch of Tashkent University of Information Technologies, Temur joined YPIP to gain practical experience alongside his academic journey. Through the program, he secured an internship in Tashkent at Super Dispatch as an Android developer, where he strengthened his technical skills and learned industry best practices in a real work environment. Following the program, Temur continued to grow in the field and is now working as a Middle+ Developer at Uzum Market, one of Uzbekistan’s leading tech companies. "YPIP provided the foundational internship experience that launched my career in Uzbekistan's top IT companies." 📌 Stay tuned for more inspiring alumni stories! #YPIP_alumni

Next in our YPIP Alumni Stories series! 🎓 🌟 Meet Zebokhon Makhmudjanova, a YPIP 2024 alumna! Zebokhon graduated with a degree in Economics with Finance from Westminster International University in Tashkent and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Business Intelligence and Analytics at the same institution. During YPIP, she interned at Palladium International, where she supported 56 USAID-funded business projects as a finance intern, gaining hands-on experience in financial operations and project support. Following the program, she continued to grow professionally and was offered the role of Director at American Center Tashkent, a public diplomacy initiative of the U.S. Embassy in Uzbekistan implemented by American Councils for International Education. “This program has connected me to a powerful global network and diverse career opportunities available to me at any time, anywhere in the world.” 📌 Stay tuned for more inspiring alumni stories! #YPIP_alumni

🌟 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

Next in our YPIP Alumni Stories series! 🎓 🌟 Meet Jamshid Farkhodov, a YPIP 2025 alumnus! Jamshid is an economics and management graduate of the Tashkent University of Information Technologies and currently serves as Director and co-founder of Handex - Accessibility Startup. During YPIP, he had the opportunity to intern at C-Space Startup Center, where he gained valuable hands-on experience in management and the startup ecosystem. Following the program, he achieved several important milestones, including working as a coordinator at CS// Angels School and then becoming a winner of the President Tech Award, both of which he credits to YPIP’s strong support and thoughtful company matching. “For me, YPIP was a milestone where I took significant steps toward a professional career in entrepreneurship and startups”. 📌 Stay tuned for more inspiring alumni stories! #YPIP_alumni

We’re continuing our YPIP Alumni Stories series! 🎓 🌟 Meet Malika Akhmadova, a YPIP 2024 alumna! Malika holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED) and is currently pursuing her Master’s at Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT). She completed her YPIP internship at ERGO Analytics in 2024, where she gained valuable practical knowledge and hands-on experience in her field. Through the program, she strengthened her professional skills and built confidence that supported her next steps. “After YPIP, I founded my own company, ERGO EDU, where I currently work as a Director.” 📌 Stay tuned to discover more inspiring stories!

We’re excited to bring back our YPIP Alumni Stories series!🎓 Meet Shakhzodbek Samandarov, a YPIP 2023 alumnus! Shakhzodbek graduated from the Technical Faculty of Urgench State University with a degree in Engineering and joined Juru in June 2023 as a YPIP intern, and has since grown into his current role as a Project Coordinator and Transmission Line Engineer in the Sustainable Energy team. During YPIP, he developed strong teamwork and communication skills, gained hands-on experience in engineering workflows, and benefited from mentorship sessions that helped shape his professional mindset and career path. Today, he continues to grow within the company while contributing to large-scale energy infrastructure projects. "YPIP opened the door for me to start my engineering career at Juru and grow as a specialist in the energy sector". 📌 Stay tuned to discover more stories of success! #YPIP_alumni

Congratulations to the YPIP semifinalists who are moving forward to the next stage! 🎉 As we move into the internship placement stage, now is a great time to review and update your CV. In this post, we’ve shared a few tips to help you present your skills and experiences more clearly to potential host organizations. These tips may also be helpful for anyone looking to improve their CV for future opportunities.

🔔 The YPIP 2026 interview results are out! Following a highly competitive selection process, semifinalists who will proceed to the next stage of the Young Professional Internships Program 2026 have now been notified. Thank you to everyone who applied and shared their time, experiences, and aspirations with us. We truly appreciate your interest in YPIP. Congratulations to our semifinalists, and we look forward to the next stage of the program! 🌟

📢Friendly reminder to all applicants! Please review the interview guidelines carefully to ensure a smooth and timely interview process. We look forward to speaking with you!💙