Uzbekistan Fellows Explore Pittsburgh's Business Landscape with Women In Tech PGH
Pittsburgh, PA - On August 2nd, Women In Tech PGH (WITPGH) hosted a professional development day for fellows from the Uzbekistan Business Leaders (UBL) Program. The day provided a unique opportunity for the fellows to explore downtown Pittsburgh, understand the city's rich history, and learn about the initiatives WITPGH is implementing to drive social impact and innovation in the local economy.
From July 26 to August 19, GlobalPittsburgh is hosting two fellows from Uzbekistan participating in the Uzbekistan Business Leaders (UBL) Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, administered by American Councils for International Education and locally coordinated by GlobalPittsburgh. UBL allows young professionals from Uzbekistan to gain hands-on experience and practical skills through a short-term fellowship in the United States. This year, WITPGH had the honor of contributing to this international initiative.
The fellows, Dilyara Shaykhutdinova, Board Member of the Uzbek-Kyrgyz Development Fund, and Anastasiya Koledinskaya, Leasing and Customer Relations Manager at Summit Motors Central Asia FC LLC (Toyota Central Asia), were given an extensive tour of downtown Pittsburgh. During the tour, they explored the city’s business district and learned about the historical influences that have shaped Pittsburgh’s culture.
The day’s events also included a discussion on WITPGH’s mission, impact, and evolution. The fellows learned about WITPGH’s vision to create forward-thinking solutions that result in a sustainable workforce integrated with reliable upskilling pathways.
“We were delighted to host Dilyara and Anastasiya and share our city’s rich history and innovative spirit with them. It was a privilege to take them on a tour of the JLL office and discuss the dynamics of commercial real estate in Pittsburgh, showcasing how our industry and the necessary work that WITPGH is doing contributes to the city’s economic vitality.”
This professional development day not only strengthened the ties between Pittsburgh and the international community but also highlighted the importance of cross-cultural exchange in fostering global business leadership and innovation.
About Women In Tech PGH (WITPGH)
Women In Tech PGH is a social impact agency that uses established solutions backed by both institutional and community research to develop and sustain a robust technology workforce. Their frameworks ensure that candidates in their programs don’t just know the skills, but also know how to be good employees so that they can contribute in meaningful and efficient ways.
For more information, please contact:
Alison Falk
WITPGH, President and CEO
alison@witpgh.org
