In a bid to revitalize and strengthen the Palestinian tech industry, Canadians for Tech in Palestine, an initititive by The Canadian Palestinian Professional Foundation (CPPF) and Technopark, have launched the groundbreaking program "Welcome to Tech Circles." This pioneering initiative aims to connect Palestinian technology professionals with mentors from Canada, offering personalized guidance and exposure to real-world expertise.
With a vision to uplift, empower, and transform careers, Tech Circles believes in the power of mentorship, particularly in challenging times. Through one-on-one relationships and skill development resources, the program seeks to foster resilience, unlock potential, and pave the way for long-term success in Palestine's innovation sector.
The objectives of the Tech Circles program are multifaceted. Firstly, it aims to support the continued learning and skill development of Palestinian tech professionals through peer mentorship and career guidance. Additionally, the program seeks to facilitate remote internship opportunities for students, providing hands-on experience and enhancing employability. Lastly, by empowering tech professionals at all career stages with mentoring relationships and skills resources, Tech Circles aims to strengthen human capital and drive the innovation necessary to support Palestine's digital transformation.
Tech Circles operates on the principles of connection, collaboration, and continuous learning. By bringing together Palestinian tech professionals from diverse geographical locations, the program encourages knowledge sharing, and skills development. Each circle within the program features social connection, industry insights, and expert guidance, with mentors offering expertise, resources, and opportunities to support mentees' career goals and growth.
The program is open to individuals at all career stages, including recent graduates, professionals, and students from the West Bank and Gaza, specializing in tech fields such as software, data, cybersecurity, UI/UX, or project management. Strong communication skills, motivation, commitment, and clear goals are prerequisites for participation.
Through Tech Circles, participants have the opportunity to accelerate their tech careers, regardless of their circumstances. By opening channels of cooperation and exchanging insights, mentees can strengthen their career prospects, especially those impacted by conflict and lack of opportunity. Moreover, the social support community provided by the program helps mentees in difficult circumstances feel less isolated, working towards recovery, resilience, and achieving their full potential in the industry.
Tech Circles invites both mentors looking to share their experience and mentees seeking career guidance to join the mission of rebuilding, connecting, and innovating in Palestine's tech industry. Through global collaboration, Tech Circles aims to ignite growth and drive positive change in the Palestinian tech ecosystem.
Tech Circles operates based on principles of neutrality, independence, transparency, and impartiality
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