November Newsletter: Gratitude, Exciting Events, and Impactful Programs

A heartfelt thank you to the LebNet community for their subscriptions and donations that reached a pinnacle on Giving Tuesday. Your generosity and support make a meaningful impact on our 2024 program expansion plans! Our quest is ongoing, and the demand is substantial, so we kindly urge you to continue supporting us through your generous donations. Invest in the future of Lebanese in Tech.

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Our Programs 

WiT Mentorship Update

The application window for the Women in Tech Mentorship program has concluded. This initiative aims to empower and support early/mid career women professionals in the tech industry by cultivating meaningful connections between mentors and mentees. The inaugural cohort will be unveiled by mid-December, and the program is set to run from January to June of 2024.

Summer 2024 Internship Launch 

If your company is based in the US or Canada and is interested in hosting interns for the summer of 2024, please reach out to [email protected] or submit your internship offer on our new board here! For students seeking a summer 2024 internship, stay tuned, as we will soon be posting available positions on the LebNet job board.

Fellowship Program Update: 

The application window for the LebNet Tech Fellow program closed on November 30th, with an overwhelming response of 151 applications.  Our dedicated Tech Fellows team is currently in the process of carefully reviewing and vetting these  applications.  We plan to extend this unique opportunity to 100 fellows, a significant increase from the first cohort of 25 in 2023. Stay tuned, as we will be sharing the good news with the soon to-be-announced second cohort! 

Watch our video on overview and impact of the first cohort here.

Our Upcoming Events

LebNet Mid-Atlantic, 12/7

On December 7th, LebNet Mid-Atlantic invites you for an Exclusive Evening of connection and engagement, featuring an insightful conversation withJoseph Karam,  Executive VP of ECODIT and President of American Friends of Lebanon Mountain Trail.  Register here.

LebNet Bay Area, 12/7: 

LebNet Bay Area community warmly invites you to this year's last San Francisco happy hour of 2023 on December 7th, at Standard Deviant Brewing.  

Come join us to reflect on the year gone by and lend your ideas to plan exciting events for 2024.  Register here.

LebNet San Diego, 12/15: 

LebNet San Diego invites you to attend its year-end Networking Event on December 15th!  Unlocking the future: A journey into Digital Transformation with the Akiki Brothers Talking Tech!  Join the vibrant LebNet San Diego community for an engaging evening of insights and connections. Register here. 

LebNet LA/OC, 12/16: 

Celebrate the holiday season with LebNet LA/OC on December 16th at 1 pm! We are eager to hear the community's thoughts on our exciting plans for the upcoming year, aimed at engaging our members and fostering future collaborations. To secure your spot, click here.

Media

The Career Journey of Charbel Atala

Embark on a captivating journey with Charbel Atala—from navigating the legal landscape in Lebanon to founding Talent Gurus amidst a pandemic. Discover how his unique blend of legal acumen and entrepreneurial spirit is reshaping the world of talent acquisition, offering insights that promise inspiration and innovation.

AUB Seminar by Gregory Akiki

On November 14th, the American University of Beirut's Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, in partnership with LebNet, hosted a seminar titled ‘AI applications overview in Semiconductor Manufacturing’.  The event featured Gregory Akiki, senior director of quality at GlobalFoundries, who provided valuable insights into how the semiconductor industry is using AI to tackle the challenges and enhance efficiency within the foundry model.

Lebanon Corner

MIT Application Fees waived

The Lebanese Student Club at MIT has secured a waiver for the application fee for graduate and undergraduate Lebanese student applicants.

Laptops for Schools in Lebanon

Through a collaboration between TFL(Teach for Lebanon)-US, LebNet and Lenovo, we were able to secure nine donated laptops through Lenovo to create a computer lab for the Salma Sayegh Public School in Achrafieh, a TFL partner school. This school is involved with the Shabake project, which trains Fellows and teachers on the use of digital platforms to enhance the learning process.