As part of its supplemental activities, C5+O.N.E. Cohort 4 and 5 participants took part in a field visit to the Ish Nokady coworking center in Ashgabat, with 22 participants engaging in the session. The visit was designed to connect classroom-based instruction in professional English, business, and leadership with practical examples from Turkmenistan’s entrepreneurial landscape.

Participants met with Jemilia Kerimova, CEO and founder of Ish Nokady, who shared her entrepreneurial journey, from developing her first business proposal to launching Turkmenistan’s first coworking space and expanding the initiative internationally, including into Turkey, the Kyrgyz Republic, Georgia, and Uzbekistan. Through her presentation, participants explored how entrepreneurial ideas are translated into sustainable business models and how leadership, adaptability, and strategic planning shape long-term success.

On January 20, as part of its supplemental activities, C5+O.N.E. Cohort 5 participants visited the Coca-Cola production facility in Ashgabat. Field visits are a core element of the program, linking classroom learning in professional English, business, and economic concepts with direct exposure to real-world corporate operations.

Coca-Cola, a U.S.-founded global brand, has been operating in Turkmenistan since 1998 as the official bottler and market representative. During the visit, participants learned about the company’s history in the country, its organizational structure, and its role in the local market, offering a clear example of how American companies adapt global standards to regional contexts.

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