1. Do a kindness task.
2. Capture the moment—take a photo or short video.
3. Post it on Instagram and tag AOU’s official page- link so we can celebrate your act of kindness together!

The Entrepreneurship Center at the Arab Open University – Lebanon is excited to invite you to a free training opportunity designed to help you develop your business ideas and earn an official STEP Certification.

Over 12 weeks (October – December), you will participate in weekly in-person sessions that provide:

• Step-by-step guidance to turn your idea into a project.
• Practical training in sustainable entrepreneurship – covering environmental, social, and economic impact.
• Interactive workshops to build your skills, ideas, and startups.

Weekly Sessions (October – December):

Option 1 – Beirut Campus: Every Monday, 3:00 – 6:00 PM

Option 2 – Antelias Campus: Every Friday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

You may choose whichever day and location works best for you each week: either Mondays in Beirut or Fridays in Antelias.

All sessions are free of charge, but seats are limited! Register now here: https://forms.office.com/r/ecqpM5wdJ7

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain entrepreneurial skills, get certified, and start building your future business.

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SE Factory is sharing with our students that applications are now open for the  FCS and FSE Bootcamps!

These programs are designed to support students and young professionals who are:

• Looking to start in tech
• Struggling to find their first job
• Eager to shift careers

The Fundamentals of Computer Science (FCS) Bootcamp

•  A flexible, part-time online course to build strong foundations
•  No entrance exam, hands-on learning, and a direct path to our advanced FSE Bootcamp
• Fees are only 10 $ once enrolled
• Deadline for applying: August 15

The Full-Stack Software Engineering (FSE) Bootcamp

• Designed for CS grads, junior devs, freelancers, and self-taught coders
• Hybrid learning with expert mentorship and job readiness focus
• Fees: 10$ enrollment.After you graduate from the Bootcamp, and ONLY IF you get employed, you will be contractually obligated to pay SE Factory a “Success Fee” following acceptance of a job offer.
• Deadline for applying: September 8

Unrandom  www.unrandom.io is a platform where local and global businesses post job and internship vacancies and also connect with the workforce. To access these opportunities, students and alumni can create a free account using this link https://www.unrandom.io/auth/jwt/register

You can:

• Search and apply to internships and jobs at local and global companies 
• Manage all job applications from one place and receive status update live 
• Connect with recruiters and professionals in their industry

IECD - SDA is currently looking for a Finance and Compliance Intern to join their  team for a 6-month period, with the possibility of renewal based on performance.

This internship would provide valuable hands-on experience and an excellent opportunity for professional development.

  Interested candidates can find the detailed job description and apply through the following link: sda-lb.org.

Explore the opportunity for post-graduate studies in Japan for the academic year 2025-2026 through the Japanese Initiative for the Future of Syrian Refugees (JISR) by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

🔍To apply, ensure you meet the general eligibility requirements:

·      Refugee in Lebanon registered with UNHCR or known to UNHCR

·      Hold a bachelor’s degree or currently be in the final year of an undergraduate program.

·      Age between 22-39 years. (as of September 1st, 2025)

·      Proficiency in English.

📅 Deadline for Submission: March 16

📌For detailed information on application guidelines, required documents, eligibility criteria, the recommendation letter form, and available Japanese universities and research fields, visit the following link: 

[jica.go.jp ]

📩Apply now for this exciting opportunity!