U.S. Consulate General Erbil hosted a number of academic staff from various English language programs sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. Steve Fagin, the U.S. Consul, emphasized the importance of the programs to provide new opportunities, skill development, and help teachers pass the knowledge on in the classroom.
Representing EPU, both Head of Grant and Fund Raising Unit, Dr. Selar Othman Ali, in the International Office, and a lecturer in Soran Technical Institute, Mr. Talib Hama Sharif have participated in two online courses for English language teachers which are Professional Knowledge for ELT course and American English Live Teacher Development Series 3. Furthermore, such online courses are sponsored by U.S. Embassy, Iraq.