Skills for Success® Employability Program

Amideast’s 120-hour Skills for Success® Employability Program will benefit participants by equipping them with employability skills like communication, interview skills, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, time management and business-related technology skills, as well as a business English module. This program is designed to increase personal awareness, workplace skills valued by employers, job search strategies and resources, and to provide a community-impact experience. This program is sponsored by America House Ramallah and Jerusalem.

Skills for Success program consists of two main components:
Part 1:  Personal and professional skills such as communication skills, interpersonal skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork that provides participants with business-related technology skills. Skills for Success® provides youth with increased personal awareness, improved English language proficiency, workplace skills valued by employers, job search strategies and resources, and a community-impact experience.
Part 2: Participants will also benefit from a 20-hour Business English module designed to enhance their English language skills in areas such as grammar, reading, vocabulary, writing, listening, and speaking, all in a business context.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • University students, fresh university graduates or a primary-level professionals.
  • Residing in Jerusalem or the West Bank able to attend face to face training at Amideast offices. 
  • University graduate or student (B.A. degree)
  • Upper-intermediate English language skills
  • Is not a U.S citizen or green card holder.

Training Period: January 2024 to June 2024
Training Delivery: Two or three times a week face-to-face meetings at Amideast offices. 

How To Apply

Application is now closed. Stay tuned for future opportunities.