Tech Circles: A Pathway to Career Growth and Resilience
In an effort to revitalize and strengthen the Palestinian tech industry, Palestine TechnoPark, in collaboration with the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), has launched the groundbreaking "Tech Circles" program. This pioneering initiative aims to connect Palestinian technology professionals with Palestinians mentor from the diaspora , offering personalized guidance and exposure to real-world expertise.
With a vision to uplift, empower, and transform careers, Tech Circles harnesses the power of mentorship, especially during 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. 
Tech Circles has several key objectives:
Support Continued Learning and Skill Development: The program focuses on enhancing the skills of Palestinian tech professionals through peer mentorship and career guidance, fostering growth and recovery.
Facilitate Remote Internship Opportunities: By providing students with hands-on experience working on real-world tech challenges, the program enhances employability and practical skills.
Empower Professionals Across Career Stages: By offering mentoring relationships and skill-building resources, Tech Circles strengthens human capital and drives the innovation needed 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 providing expertise, resources, and opportunities to support mentees' career goals and growth.
The program welcomes individuals at all career stages, including recent graduates, professionals, and students from the West Bank and Gaza. Participants should specialize in tech fields such as software, data, cybersecurity, UI/UX, or project management, and must demonstrate strong communication skills, motivation, commitment, and clear career goals.
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 limited opportunities. The program's social support community helps mentees feel less isolated, fostering resilience and helping them achieve their full potential in the industry.
Tech Circles invites both mentors eager 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: Accelerate Your Tech Career
Our Vision
In challenging times, we believe mentorship can uplift, empower, and transform careers. Through one-on-one relationships and skill development resources, Tech Circles aims to foster resilience, unlock potential, and pave the way for long-term success in Palestine's innovation sector.
Organized in partnership with CFLI and Palestine TechnoPark, our mission is to rebuild and revitalize the Palestinian tech industry. We provide Palestinian professionals and students with personalized guidance and exposure to real-world expertise, strengthening human capital and driving digital transformation.
Whether you're a mentor looking to share your experience or a mentee seeking career guidance, Tech Circles offers resources tailored to your needs. Click below to learn more about the program and apply today to ignite growth through global collaboration.
Criteria for Mentees:
Open to all career stages, including recent graduates, professionals, and students from the West Bank and Gaza.
Specialization in tech fields such as software, data, cybersecurity, UI/UX, or project management.
Demonstrate motivation, commitment, and clear goals.
Open to feedback and eager to learn.
Strong communication skills are essential.
Residents of the West Bank and Gaza looking to enhance their career path.
Criteria for Mentors:
Industry Experience: Mentors must have at least 5 years of professional experience in the tech industry, demonstrating success and hands-on expertise with relevant technologies and tools.
Specialized Expertise: They should have specialized knowledge in specific tech areas, such as software development, data analytics, cybersecurity, UI/UX design, or project management, to offer valuable insights.
Communication Skills: Effective communication is essential, with the ability to simplify complex concepts, listen actively, and provide constructive feedback.
Empathy and Support: Mentors should show empathy, patience, and support, creating a trusting environment for mentees to share challenges and seek guidance.
Networking: A strong network within the tech industry is important, allowing mentors to provide mentees with opportunities like internships, job referrals, or partnerships.
Commitment: Mentors must commit to at least 2 hours per month over 6 months, actively participating in sessions and offering timely guidance.
Residency and Background: Mentors should be Palestinian in diaspora , to provide culturally relevant guidance and support to Palestinian mentees in the West Bank and Gaza.
