Dear AOU Students,

As part of our ongoing mission to spread kindness and compassion across our university community, I am delighted to invite you to take part in our upcoming AOU Voices of Kindness this November.

This exciting public speaking event gives you the chance to express your ideas, experiences, and reflections on kindness and empathy; values that truly define who we are at AOU.

What to expect:

Prepare a 3–4 minute speech on the theme of kindness or empathy.

Present your talk to a jury panel of professors and special guest celebrities.

Celebrate your efforts with awards, certificates, and prizes!

Event date: 26 of November 2025 at 11:00
Location: Antelias

If you are passionate about public speaking and making your voice heard, we would love to have you join us!

To participate, simply reply to this email or send me an email to mahmad@aou.edu.lb expressing your interest or visit the Student Affairs Offices to register your name and details, so that we can add you to the WhatsApp group for rehearsals. 

Let’s make this year’s event a beautiful celebration of empathy, positivity, and the power of words.

With kindness,
Manal Ahmad
Kindness Ambassador – AOU Lebanon Branch

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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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!

Lebanese Job Seekers!   Register Link : https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JOBFAIREMPLOYER

Join us at the Job Fair 2025 organized by the Beirut Chamber of Commerce!

📅 Tuesday, Nov 4^th
📍 Gefinor Rotana, Beirut-Hall C
🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

🎯 Meet employers
🎯 Explore job openings
🎯 Network your way into a new career!