Professional Development

Palestinian Youth Empowerment and Volunteerism Program

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The Palestinian Youth Empowerment and Volunteerism Program, funded by the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem aims to empower Palestinian youth between the ages of 18-25 by engaging them in leadership roles in proposing, organizing, and implementing youth-led community service and other community initiatives that make a positive impact on their city, governorate, and nation.
 
In order to achieve the program main goal, the Palestinian Youth Empowerment and Volunteerism program will provide youth throughout the West Bank with opportunities to gain leadership and life skills through a training program followed by the opportunity to develop and propose for funding their own community-based, youth-led volunteer initiatives, which the youth themselves will implement if their proposals are selected funding.  
 
By the conclusion of the program’s activities, AMIDEAST, together with local NGO partner the Rozana Association, will have developed and enhanced the leadership and community engagement skills of 90 youth, as well as promoted and spread a spirit of volunteerism throughout the communities impacted by the youth-led community initiatives. 

A certificate will be provided at the successful completion of the program.

 

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

1. 90 hours of comprehensive training

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AMIDEAST, Citi Foundation to Offer Women's Entrepreneurship Training in Four Countires


Washington, DC/, Kuwait, UAE, Lebanon, Morocco —The American non-profit education organization AMIDEAST and Citi Foundation—Citi’s philanthropic arm—today announced the launch of the Arab Women’s Entrepreneurship Project (AWEP) in four countries:  Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, and the UAE. 

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Arab Women's Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP)

The Arab Women’s Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP) is a Citi Foundation-funded initiative, implemented by AMIDEAST in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Morocco.  In each country 20 women will compete to be selected to participate in the program and receive:

15 Days of training on business skills, conducted in Arabic, on topics such as:

  • What makes a successful entrepreneur
  • How to register a business in Lebanon
  • How to fund a new business or business growth
  • How to assess risk and feasibility
  • Strategic planning
  • Accounting and cash flow
  • Customer service
  • Sales skills

In addition:

  • Site visits will be made to selected small businesses started and run by women
  • Successful women entrepreneurs will act as guest speakers
  • Participants will develop a business plan
  • Participants will be connected to those who can help fund their business
  • Mentors will support participating entrepreneurs as they establish their new businesses, or grow their existing businesses
  • Individual progress will be monitored throughout the program
  • The local group will gather regularly to discuss each other’s progress and share advice, experiences, and success stories
  • Participants gain access to AMIDEAST’s new online Entrepreneurship Forum that enables you to network and support each other during this period, both within and across countries

To view the AWEP brochure, you can read it in either Arabic or English.

Application:

1-  Download the Arabic and English versions of the application form. (Click here for English online form)

2-  Submit the application form:

        Via fax to fax number:       01-989901, ext. 100
        Via email to:                       ajerab@amideast.org
        In person at:                      AMIDEAST, Bazerkan Building, Riad El Solh, Nijmeh Square, Downtown Beirut

3-  The deadline to apply is Tuesday, November 6, 2012

* The deadline has been extended to November 6, 2012.

Click here to read the Arabic and English versions of the press release.

To read an article about last year's AWEP program in Le Commerce du Levant, please click here.

Training Dates and Times:

  Location:

Tuesday, November 20 – Introductory Session

  

Wednesday, November 21 & Friday, November 23         

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Arab Women's Entrepreneurship Project (AWEP)

AMIDEAST, Citi Foundation Offer Women’s Entrepreneurship Training in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Morocco.

In partnership with Citi Foundation—Citi’s philanthropic arm, AMIDEAST is implementing the second round of the Arab Women’s Entrepreneurship Project (AWEP) initiative to provide a total of 80 women entrepreneurs from underserved backgrounds with training and support that will help them start a new business or expand an existing one. AWEP will help women in Lebanon, Morocco, Jordan and Egypt make tangible advances in their own economic productivity and potential.

In an initial 15-day training, participants will be introduced to the basic business skills required to succeed as an entrepreneur as well as the local requirements for registering and operating a business. Topics covered will include the fundamentals of customer service, sales, accounting for small businesses, risk and feasibility assessment, and strategic planning. Site visits will be made to selected small businesses started and run by women. This portion of the program will culminate in the development of a business plan.

This will be followed by a period of practical application during which the women will begin the implementation of their business plans, either proceeding with the establishment of a new business venture or developing an existing business concern. Mentors will provide support and assistance throughout this period.

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Networking and Powerful Communication

In this rapidly changing economy, it is more important than ever before to be an effective networker.  Networking is about building and maintaining relationships that provide access to people, resources, and opportunities. In this workshop, learn how to step away from just handing out business cards and start building and maintaining authentic relationships that get results.

 

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Arab Women's Entrepreneurship Project

In partnership with Citi Foundation—Citi’s philanthropic arm, AMIDEAST is implementing the new Arab Women’s Entrepreneurship Project (AWEP) initiative to provide 80 women entrepreneurs from underserved backgrounds with training and support that will help them start a new business or expand an existing one. AWEP will help women in Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, and the UAE make tangible advances in their own economic productivity and potential. 

In an initial 13-day training, participants will be introduced to the basic business skills required to succeed as an entrepreneur as well as the local requirements for registering and operating a business. Topics covered will include the fundamentals of customer service, sales, accounting for small businesses, risk and feasibility assessment, and strategic planning. Site visits will be made to selected small businesses started and run by women. This portion of the program will culminate in the development of a business plan.
 
This will be followed by a period of practical application during which the women will begin the implementation of their business plans, either proceeding with the establishment of a new business venture or developing an existing business concern. Citi will assign mentors to provide support and assistance throughout this period, fielded locally as well as through Citi’s global Women’s Diversity Network.
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Introduction to Project Management (CAPM Exam Preparation)

Course Overview

This course provides the ground work for the organization's execution team to start applying PMI methodology. In addition, it clears the road for delegates to prepare for the CAPM certification examination.

Course Duration

By the end of the course, attendees will:

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Project Management Professional (PMP)

General Description
 
In these competitive times, certification sets Project Management Professionals apart from the crowed. The internationally recognized Project Management Professional (PMP) title demonstrates to current and potential employers that you possess a solid foundation of experience and education in project management, which can have a positive impact on bottom-line results.
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Professional Skills Training: Time Management Workshop

General Description
 
In the hectic global workplace, every minute counts… and both managers and employees need to be organized and effective at all times. This also means that personal time has taken on increased value. How can one manage to fulfill both work and family obligations, to have a productive career while also having leisure time to recharge?
 
In this seminar, participants learn to set priorities, eliminate time wasters, choose an appropriate scheduling tool, and delegate effectively.
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Professional Skills Training: Resume Writing and Interview Skills Workshop

General Description
 
Trainees in this seminar will gain skills to compose a comprehensive, professional resume and to grasp key points of the interview. The interview may last no longer than thirty minutes, yet it is the best means available to obtain detailed information an employer needs from an applicant. As interviewer, your job is to gather facts, solicit opinions and form impressions in order to predict the performance of the individual you select for the position you are seeking to fill. Interviewing influences the ultimate success of an organization because it determines the level of talent within it.
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