April 2, 2026 – The C5+O.N.E. (Opening Networks Through English) Program has officially launched its sixth cohort, bringing together over 500 government, private sector, civil society, and media professionals from across Central Asia. Funded by the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs of the U.S. Department of State and implemented by the American Councils for International Education, the program strengthens English proficiency across the region to support deeper integration, enhance professional collaboration, and expand economic ties with the United States.
Participants of Cohort 6 represent all countries of Central Asia and come from key economic sectors including agriculture, banking and finance, information technology, entrepreneurship, and energy. They will study “English for the Economy,” connect with American experts, and build professional networks across Central Asia and with colleagues in the United States. Participants will also join an alumni network of more than 1200 professionals who have already completed the program.
