ProgramsOver the years, LebNet developed several programs to cater to theLebanese diaspora and bridge interactions between Lebanese in Lebanon and abroad. Some of our programs are catered to startups and small to medium enterprises, others target students and fresh graduates, all with the main purpose of involving our members in these activities and enable them to give back and be part of a big community. |
Early in Career Mentorship The LebNet Bay Area community is launching a mentorship initiative to assist early career individuals in their development journey and professional growth. The program is currently on the lookout for mentors and mentees. If you're interested in signing up as a mentor or mentee, click on the button below for more information. |
Job Board LebNet's Job Board is a job posting platform created by the community for the community to offer a space for LebNet's community members to list job openings at their companies for LebNet members looking for opportunities to apply. |
InternshipsIn 2019, we announced the launch of our internship pilot program, in an attempt to focus on growing the LebNet student constituency. The program offers internships in the areas of technology and biotech. We reached out to CEOs of Lebanese origin to line up internships and actively worked with the LebNet student members in North America and Lebanon to find matches. |
MentorshipLebNet is committed to leverage the power of its network to benefit Lebanese entrepreneurs, in the US, Canada and in Lebanon. LebNet’s Mentorship program derives from our mission to nurture and support High-Tech professionals and executives from Lebanese descent and connect with the Lebanese entrepreneurship ecosystem. |
Tech Fellows LebNet WiT Fellows is a 5-month fellowship program that equips the next generation of Lebanese women technologists with the skills needed to successfully explore and transition into careers in technology post-university. The program, which was launched by LebNet's Women in Tech community, consists of immersive skill-development workshops, panels and discussion circles, and activities that will cultivate a tight-knit cohort of fellows. |
Women in Tech Mentorship The LebNet Women in Tech community presents a new one-on-one mentorship program to support women professionals early in their tech careers. The program runs for 6 months and targets Early and Mid-career women tech professionals residing in North America. |
IgniteLebNet Ignite is a residential program designed to immerse Lebanese start-up founders in the Silicon Valley culture. It will give you a foundation of knowledge and access to the expertise you need to expand your vision and scale your company globally. |
Silicon Valley ChannelThe Silicon Valley Channel is a series of tech talks launched by LebNet and the Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA) at the American University of Beirut (AUB). The topics of the tech talks range from robotics, 5G, tech trends and career development. |
Final Year ProjectsTo help Lebanese students gain global knowledge and prepare them for the labor market, Maroun Semaan’s Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA) at The American University of Beirut (AUB) partnered with LebNet to give engineering graduates the rare opportunity to work with US-based companies for their final year projects (FYPs) and course projects. |
iLEAPiLEAP (Industry-focused Lebanese Education & Academia Partnership) initiative was established between LebNet and the Lebanese American University (LAU) to provide experienced LebNet members with opportunities to contribute to LAU credited academic courses via industry-focused seminars and lectures. |