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ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONLebNet is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of Lebanese technologists by providing resources to develop their skills and build thriving careers in tech. LebNet enables tech entrepreneurs and professionals of Lebanese descent to succeed on a global stage. |
NURTURENEXT GENERATION
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PROGRAM OVERVIEWA 5-month fellowship program that NURTUREs the next generation of Lebanese technologists and equips them with the skills and network needed to successfully explore and transition into careers in technology, post-university. |
SKILL-DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
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CASE FOR SUPPORTWhy donating to the LebNet Tech Fellows (LTF) program matters. |
40% YOUTH (15-24 YEARS) UNEMPLOYMENTLebanon's financial crisis has left 75% of the population in poverty and unemployment rates high. Lebanon's financial crisis has left 75% of the population in poverty and unemployment rates high. The LTF program offers a vital pathway to upward mobility for hundreds of ambitious Lebanese youth. |
EDUCATION DISPARITYSocioeconomic factors limit students’ access to quality higher education and hinders their pursuits of tech careers. The LTF program helps university students, especially first-generation and low-income, to plan for successful tech careers. The LTF program helps university students, especially first-generation and low-income, to plan for successful tech careers.
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GENDER GAPWomen face barriers to entering and advancing in Tech due to societal expecta- tions and inadequate support systems. The first cohort targeted women. While we’ll continue prioritizing women, LTF is now open to all genders to maximize impact. The first cohort targeted women. While we’ll continue prioritizing women, LTF is now open to all genders to maximize impact. |
BRAIN DRAINThousands of highly skilled Lebanese in tech leave the country for better opportunities abroad, draining Lebanon of valuable talent. LTF fosters a commitment to giving back to Lebanon, offering alumni volunteer opportunities and inviting LebNet members as guest speakers.
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PROGRAM CURRICULUM |
UNDERGRAD 101Proactive Basics: Research, Project-Based Courses, Portfolios, and Volunteering.
Personal Branding: Resume and LinkdIn
Effective Communication
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PATHWAYS TO TECH
Software Engineering, Coding, Product Management, Machine Learning, Product Marketing, UI/UX, Hardware Engineering, Robotics, and Biotechnology
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CRACKING YOUR FUTUREGuide to industry: Interview prep, Finding and Landing Internships.
Guide to graduate school: Moving Abroad, Scholarships, Visas
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RADICAL PATHS
Ask me Anything on careers in: Tech Policy Research, Technical Program Management, Consulting, and Machine Learning
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LebNet, a non-profit organization, serves as a multi-faceted platform for Lebanese professionals residing in the US and Canada, entrepreneurs, investors, business partners in a broad technology eco-system, and acts as a bridge to their counterparts in Lebanon and the rest of the Middle East |
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