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Jeren Tolegova

Jeren Tolegova is a UCA alumna from Lebap region who is currently a student at Jacksonville State University in Alabama. Her first introduction to EducationUSA was the Summer Admissions Workshop where she learned all about the higher education system in the United States. She then went on to complete the UCA program in Turkmenabat where, in addition to material covered in the program curriculum, she also learned soft skills such as time-management and how to prioritize tasks effectively.

In addition to her studies at JSU, Jeren also works as a Resident Assistant in the dormitories and is involved in many extracurricular activities. These include involvement in Girls Who Code and ibRecruit. She is also completing an internship for Union Bank of Switzerland and is a summer online program facilitator for Columbia pre-college programs.

Before she leaves the US, Jeren hopes to do OPT and get more experience in finance and investment. She then plans to return to Turkmenistan to help develop the financial sector using the experience she gained in the United States.

Flex, News

FLEX Finalists Departed to the United States

On August 15, 2023 15 FLEX finalists from Turkmenistan successfully departed to the United States and were welcomed into their host communities. We wish FLEX finalists an amazing exchange experience and can’t wait to meet them at Ashgabat International Airport in June, 2024.

C5 + O.N.E.

C5 +ONE (Opening Networks Through English) Program in Turkmenistan

Sponsored by the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, C5+O.N.E. is a regional English language training initiative that targets entry- and mid-level young professionals from the public, private, and civil society sectors in Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. While previous program cycles focused on themes such as energy and the environment, the focus of the current cycle is English for the Economy as an overarching theme, engaging participants across a range of related sectors.

The program is specifically tailored to professionals working in these priority areas, enhancing their capacity for regional and global engagement. Through this initiative, we are not just teaching a language; we are building bridges that connect nations and pave the way for a more interconnected and collaborative future.

American Councils delivers a standardized regional English language training program, providing participants with three trimesters of language programming. Courses are focused on practical professional English language development and incorporate strategies designed to promote English acquisition by young professionals to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills needed in their workplaces.

Through a robust series of engagements, including national workshops and regional workshops over the course of the project, C5+O.N.E. will strengthen professional networks, enhance regional connectivity, and increase access to a diversity of information and opportunities for participants.