The next phase of the “2026 Global Service-Learning: Learn to Share, Share to Learn Summer School”, organized within the framework of the LUPIC (Leading Universities Project for International Cooperation) international project implemented jointly by Keimyung College University (South Korea) and the “TIIAME” National Research University is continuing successfully at the KOICA Vocational Skills Center in Kashkadarya region.

On June 24,2026 project participants arrived in the city of Shahrisabz and, beginning on June 25,2026 continued practical training sessions in the IT and Beauty Course programs. These trainings were organized for women living in local communities, individuals seeking vocational skills, citizens looking for additional sources of income, and participants aiming to start their own businesses.

Supporting Women’s Employment and Entrepreneurship: during the Beauty Course sessions, participants received practical training in promising areas of the modern beauty industry, including professional makeup, facial skincare, hairstyling, customer service culture, and international best practices in the service sector.

Experts also provided valuable guidance on building a personal brand, developing a client base, entering the beauty services market, using marketing tools, and starting a business. These activities are helping participants not only acquire new professional skills but also establish a strong foundation for future entrepreneurial ventures.

Digital Skills: A Requirement of the Modern Labor Market: as part of the summer school IT program, participants are strengthening their knowledge of modern information technologies, digital literacy, innovative solutions, and the effective use of technological opportunities.

Special emphasis is being placed on developing the digital competencies of young people and women, equipping them with highly demanded skills in today’s labor market, and helping them apply these skills in practical settings.

Experiencing the harmony of history and modernity in Shahrisabz: the summer school program also provided participants with an opportunity to explore the rich historical and cultural heritage of the ancient and unique city of Shahrisabz.

Members of the delegation visited the famous Ak-Saray Palace Complex, closely associated with the great military leader Amir Temur (Tamerlane), and gained deeper insight into Uzbekistan’s rich history and culture.

The city’s beautiful natural surroundings, historic monuments, and warm hospitality left a lasting impression on the international guests. Participants emphasized that this historic site serves not only as a cultural heritage landmark but also as a source of inspiration for younger generations.

International cooperation and knowledge exchange reach a new stage: representatives of Keimyung College University, “TIIAME” National Research University and the KOICA Vocational Skills Center are actively participating in the summer school program.

The program is being coordinated by Guzal Eshchanova, Coordinator of the DEISC Center and Aziz Nigmatov, DEISC Assistant. University representatives including Yaqubjon Cholliyev, Sultonali Rakhmatullayev, Abdulaziz Orifjonov, and others are also actively involved in the training sessions and organizational processes, making significant contributions to the project’s success.

The LUPIC Project: the important step toward new opportunities; the LUPIC Global Service-Learning Summer School in Kashkadarya serves as a vivid example of international cooperation, knowledge sharing, and practical learning.

Its role in enhancing the professional potential of young people and women, promoting employment, supporting entrepreneurial initiatives, and guiding participants toward modern professions is particularly noteworthy.

Organized under the principle “Learn to Share, Share to Learn,” this summer school continues to serve as an important platform for strengthening friendly relations between Uzbekistan and South Korea, facilitating international exchange of experience, and creating new opportunities for participants.