INJAZ Lebanon

130 starting points, different journeys, one community. ✨

Over the past months, 130 young participants took part in Job Trail 2026, progressing through four transformative phases designed to prepare them for the world of work.

1️⃣ Employability Training at INJAZ Campus, with certifications in Green Entrepreneurship & Sustainability and Project Management (PMI).
2️⃣ LinkedIn profile building and 10 technical training courses covering digital, productivity, presentation, data analysis, and AI skills.
3️⃣ A corporate visit to Alshaya Group, offering 12 outstanding participants firsthand workplace exposure.
4️⃣ A three-day Green Career Camp for 60 participants.

The journey concluded with our Net n Connect celebration, bringing together participants, partners, and employers.

Along the way, 17 participants secured internship opportunities across different sectors, hosted by our partners ToRead, Reef Catering, Kanvartfuly, GATE Lebanon, AEC, and GoCami.

A special thanks to our partners for joining us during the day to share their expertise and valuable insights from their sectors:

🔹 Dr. Nada Sweidan, UNDP Lebanon
🔸 Ms. Dania Chaar, PMI
🔹 Ms. Samar Sahily, PwC
🔸 Mr. Mahdi Khalil, Alshaya Group
🔹 Ms. Jana Sabra, Impactiv

From learning and collaboration to new opportunities and lasting connections, every participant followed a unique path, but together they formed one inspiring community.

Congratulations to the Job Trail Class of 2026, and a special congrats to our laptop giveaway winners! Nour Sabsabi, Batoul Sayour, Mary-Lee Ibrahim, Neemat Khoder, Raneem Houjairy, Tony El Hajj, Mariam Bakdash, Joelle Antar, Naayem Najem, Sally Khoder, Razan Saleh, Zeina Beshlawi, Mireille Ahmad, Sarkis Mjalli, Rima El Ejel, Touka Korhani, Jana Malass, Firas Alzoubi, Zainab Falaha and Jean-Pierre Youssef🎉💻

And our Bingo winners Mireille Ahmad, Naayem Majem, and Boshra Maliss ✍️🎧

Thank you to Alshaya Group for making this journey possible.



Job Trail program is organized under the umbrella of the "EmpowerME" initiative launched by INJAZ Al-Arab across the MENA region and funded by Alshaya Group.

Across the 7 Mediterranean countries, SPEEDUP connects universities, public institutions, research centers, business support organizations, startups, and SMEs into one network.

Through 21 hubs across the region, including one in Lebanon, it offers mentoring, training, acceleration, networking, and pilot support – while focusing on building sustainable, competitive SMEs rooted in green and circular economy practices and ESG.

SPEEDUP is building a space for ideas to be tested, shaped, and turned into something that lasts – with more about the project coming soon.

Learn more about SPEEDUP and sign up your interest on this link:
🔗 injaz-lebanon.org/speedup



INJAZ Lebanon is a partner of SPEEDUP, which is co-funded by the European Union under the Interreg NEXT MED Programme.

European Union in Lebanon, Interreg NEXT MED Programme 🇪🇺

Ready for the next episode? Meet the speaker behind July's CareerFlix workshop ✨

🎬 The Brand of YOU: Craft Your Professional Identity

Robyn Abou Chedid (Girl Named Robyn) takes the stage to explore how to build a professional identity that gets noticed in today's competitive world.

After 17 years leading brand strategy across APAC, Europe, MENA, and the GCC, working on award-winning campaigns and global brands, Robyn now helps founders, executives, and ambitious professionals stop being the best-kept secret in their industry and start building visibility with intention.

📅 Mon. July 13, 2026
🕕 6:00 – 7:30 PM (Beirut time)

Bring your questions, your curiosity and your career ambitions, and tune in for practical advice and ideas to help you grow on your journey.

Open to ages 18–35 from all backgrounds across Lebanon.

Spots are *very* limited! Apply now ⬇️
🔗 bit.ly/intersection-careerflix
📍 Zoom
🗣️ Language: English

INTERSECTION Mentorship Program is designed in partnership with

🆕 World Youth for Action Launches NOW: Become a Certified Youth Advocate!

The World Youth for Action – Youth Advocates Campaign invites young leaders who are ready to challenge ideas, raise their voices, and turn their concerns into meaningful impact. Through learning, mentorship, and practice, participants will grow the confidence and tools needed to stand up for the issues they care about.

Over six weeks, selected youth (ages 16–29) will join a guided virtual program to build advocacy skills and develop real impact-driven projects.

If you’re ready to turn your voice into action, this is your moment.

👉 Apply now: worldyouthforaction.org
🗓️ Application deadline: July 15, 2026
⚠️ Limited spots available

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Once shy and uncertain, Raneem's journey became one of courage, self-discovery, and choosing the path that felt true to who she is.

She joined Job Trail hoping to become more prepared for the future. Instead, she found something she wasn't expecting: the confidence to stop chasing the "right" path and start building her own. This is her story.





Job Trail program is organized under the umbrella of the "EmpowerME" initiative launched by INJAZ Al-Arab across the MENA region and funded by Alshaya Group.

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For Abed, Job Trail wasn't defined by one big moment, but by the small steps that added up: building a stronger CV, gaining new experiences, and learning to trust his abilities a little more each time.

Some opportunities are found. Others are built through preparation, persistence, and the willingness to step forward before you feel fully ready – a mindset that helped Abed secure his first marketing internship and continue growing beyond it. This is his story.





Job Trail program is organized under the umbrella of the "EmpowerME" initiative launched by INJAZ Al-Arab across the MENA region and funded by Alshaya Group.

Driven by curiosity and a desire to grow, Mariam's journey became one of connection, confidence, and seeing possibilities where she hadn't seen them before.

She joined Job Trail hoping to develop new skills and gain experience. Instead, she discovered the power of community, collaboration, and stepping into opportunities with a mindset focused not only on growth, but on creating impact. This is her story.





Job Trail program is organized under the umbrella of the "EmpowerME" initiative launched by INJAZ Al-Arab across the MENA region and funded by Alshaya Group.

This MSMEs Day, we're throwing it back to the incredible businesses that joined us through and continue to grow today.

Because an journey doesn't end with a program, a pitch, or a funding opportunity. It's continuous, and it evolves with every product launched, every market entered, and every milestone reached.

We're proud to have been part of these young entrepreneurs' journeys and to have witnessed their ideas grow into businesses that contribute to Lebanon's agri-food sector – a cornerstone of our economy and communities.

A special shoutout to the founders featured in this video for continuing to build, grow, and move forward. And thank you to UNICEF Lebanon and Generation Unlimited for investing in young entrepreneurs and the future of Lebanon's agri-food sector.

Here's to more to come! 🌱

Khuta – Job Search Club helps young people explore different career paths, discover hidden job opportunities, and build the skills they need to navigate today’s labour market.

As part of the club’s activities, participants joined a study tour to “Machghalna” and “Maternity by Salma” in Zgharta, Lebanon, where they met environmental social entrepreneurs Salma Yammine and Ounsi Al Daif.

Through workshop activities, conversations about non-traditional job opportunities, and a behind-the-scenes look at sustainable production, participants explored how sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship can create new pathways to employment in Lebanon.

The day ended over lunch, giving participants the chance to exchange ideas, ask questions, and continue the conversations sparked throughout the visit.

Does this inspire you to explore such opportunities? Join Khuta – Job Search Club and be part of the next activities.
🔗 injaz-lebanon.org/khuta-en

بـ خُطى – نادي البحث عن عمل، عم نساعد الشباب يكتشفوا مسارات مهنية جديدة، ويتعرّفوا على فرص عمل يمكن ما كانوا سامعين فيها من قبل، ويطوّروا المهارات اللي بتساعدهم ينجحوا بسوق العمل اليوم.

ضمن أنشطة النادي، شملت التجربة زيارة ميدانية إلى "مشغلنا" و"Maternity by Salma" بزغرتا، حيث أتيحت للمشاركين فرصة اللقاء برائدات الأعمال اجتماعيين بمجال البيئة والاستدامة، سلمى يمّين وأونسي الضيف.

من خلال أنشطة تفاعلية ونقاشات حول فرص العمل غير التقليدية، بالإضافة إلى جولة خلف الكواليس للتعرّف على أساليب الإنتاج المستدام، اكتشف المشاركون كيف ممكن للاستدامة والابتكار وريادة الأعمال خلق فرص وفتح آفاقًا جديدة للعمل بلبنان.

واختُتم النهار بغداء جمع الجميع، وكان فرصة لتبادل الأفكار، وطرح الأسئلة، ومتابعة النقاشات اللي انطلقت خلال الزيارة.

إذا هالتجربة شجّعتكن تكتشفوا مسارات مهنية جديدة، انضمّوا إلى خُطى – نادي البحث عن عمل وكونوا معنا بالأنشطة الجاية!
🔗 injaz-lebanon.org/khuta-ar



Khuta – Job Search Club is a project of the International Labour Organization (ILO) under the Prospects ILO partnership, supported by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Lebanon, and implemented by INJAZ Lebanon.

خُطى – نادي البحث عن العمل هو مشروع تابع لمنظمة العمل الدولية (ILO) ضمن شراكة PROSPECTS، تنفّذه إنجاز لبنان، بدعم من مملكة هولندا.