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LEBNET NEWSLETTER Roaring into 2024: A Spectacular Launch with LebNet |
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LebNet Bay Area will delve into the AI and Generative AI landscape, exploring the opportunities and challenges they present across industries. Join our esteemed panelists and moderator and gain invaluable insights on responsible AI development and share expert strategies to elevate your AI skills, offering a pathway for significant career advancement. |
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On February 8th, LebNet Mid-Atlantic invites you to an Exclusive Evening with Joseph Karam, Executive VP of ECODIT and President of American Friends of Lebanon Mountain Trail. Spots are limited, hurry and register.
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LebNet San Diego’s Dinner and Mixer
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San Diego’s Dinner and Mixer event on December 15th was a resounding success, drawing in a crowd of 50 attendees eager to connect and engage in the Akiki Brothers’ enlightening Tech Talk. Gregory, Geoffrey and Fram Akiki conducted a captivating session during Friday’s LebNet gathering, graciously hosted at Cooley LLP. |
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LebNet LA/OC Holiday Networking Social |
Forty individuals gathered in Long Beach to network and celebrate the year’s end. The ambiance was delightful and it was truly gratifying to see so many familiar faces and meet new friends. Everyone relished in engaging and meaningful conversations with fellow community members and had an enjoyable time. Special thanks to Neofie for sponsoring this event!
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Launch of the Women In Tech Mentorship |
The LebNet WiT Mentorship program commenced with an orientation session on 1/16 with the participation of 25 mentors and mentees. Layal Rouhana, LebNet Women in Tech committee leader reviewed the rules of the program. |
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Launch of the Tech Fellows Program
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We are thrilled to announce a record breaking acceptance of 100 students from diverse universities in Lebanon, with a special emphasis on first-generation college attendees, into the 2024 Tech Fellows program. The sessions on 1/13 and 1/27 marked the commencement of the program, featuring comprehensive coverage of the fellowship goals, rules, session schedules, and foundational undergraduate basics such as project-based courses, internships, guidance on portfolio building, research opportunities, and proactive volunteering.
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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]. For students seeking a summer 2024 internship, checkout the job board as positions are now becoming available and will continue to roll out throughout the month of February.
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New: Pacific Northwest Mentorship
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The Pacific Northwest community is initiating a mentorship program. If you reside in the area and are interested in becoming a mentor or a mentee, kindly complete this form.
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Discover insights on Digital Transformation and Operational Excellence in an expert piece by CIO Dimitri Stephanou. Delve into the realms of strategic balance and innovation as he advocates for an agile framework. The article sheds light on the numerous benefits, including elevated customer experiences and optimal resource utilization. Learn from the success stories of industry leaders who have embraced the Objectives and Key Results framework.
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Lebanese Collegiate Network
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For the 16th annual Lebanese Collegiate Network convention, LebNet is sponsoring a STEM award - a $500 scholarship to recognize a Lebanese student who demonstrates exceptional academic achievements, embodies the spirit of being an ‘Ambassador of Lebanese Heritage’, and serves as a leader within their community. The convention is set to take place at the university of Texas at Austin. For more information, visit www.mylcn.org/convention |
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Powering Lebanon’s next generation with tech skills
A registered NGO in Lebanon, CODEBRAVE is dedicated to unlocking the untapped potential of every child. They focus on empowering and upskilling youth from under-served communities by providing them with essential coding skills, preparing them for the jobs of the future. They seamlessly integrate trauma and educational psychology in their STEM education to address the unique challenges faced by students in stressful and impoverished conditions.
CODEBRAVE’s impact speaks volumes:
Over 48,370 hours of collective student learning
1,522 students aged 7-21 have gained coding, robotics and digital skills
53% of the students are young women and girls
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Endeavor, the leading global community of high-impact entrepreneurs is launching their scale-up program 3rd cohort.
In this program, six tech-enabled companies founded by Lebanese entrepreneurs, established anywhere in the world, will be selected to participate in a 15 week program that aims to address current challenges, tackle strategic topics and provide a knowledge exchange platform to equip each founder with the necessary skills to accelerate their company's growth.
Applications are open until February 18th, 2024. |
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