LIFE transforms academic achievements into professional success, launching Lebanese graduates into the workforce and marking a milestone in their journey towards shaping Lebanon’s future.
Beirut, Lebanon – 20 June, 2024: As part of its activities supporting education and job creation in Lebanon, LIFE, a global professional network empowering the Lebanese community, has propelled 180 newly graduated Lebanese students into the professional workforce, celebrating their academic achievements in the presence of prominent Lebanese business leaders. The graduates, part of a cohort of 425 students attending prestigious partner universities in the country and abroad, supported by LIFE, were honored in a ceremony at Beirut Digital District, marking their completion of bachelor’s and postgraduate degrees and welcoming them into professional life.
The network covers their tuition fees and alleviates their financial burden, granting them access to high-quality education in Lebanon and abroad. Over its 15 years of activity, LIFE has raised more than 14.5 million USD, continuously providing scholarships to approximately 1,000 students in Finance, Engineering, Technology, and Law.
LIFE’s student support extends beyond financial assistance. The global network also assists its scholars in securing professional opportunities, ensuring they find employment within 6 months of graduation. LIFE also provides workshops through the LIFE Academy to develop the scholars’ soft and professional skills and industry knowledge. LIFE members support the scholars through mentorship and career guidance. Post-graduation, the students also join the LIFE Network, a community guided by the core LIFE Values: Solidarity, Integrity, Pluralism, Transparency, and Commitment. Within the network, they will give back to the younger generation, continuing the LIFE cycle by upholding community values and mentoring future scholars.
By investing in higher education and job security, LIFE aims to empower Lebanese youth to seize the opportunities necessary for success in their careers, thereby contributing in the long term to Lebanon’s economic growth and development.
Highlighting the role of a tight-knit network in driving activities with tangible and lasting impact on Lebanese people’s lives, Christiane El Habre, Regional Managing Director Middle East of Apex Group addressed the young graduates during the ceremony: “It is truly inspiring to witness what can be achieved in Lebanon through the power of collaboration and solidarity within our community. As you stand before us, at the very start of your careers, equipped with the essential academic skills for your success, you are now ready to participate in building the pillars of Lebanon’s prosperity, to be a change-driving force and to showcase our country’s exceptional talents. Harness the support of our network as you navigate your professional paths, and recognize the strength that comes from unity and the importance of giving back to your community.”
The education program is part of LIFE’s initiatives to foster stable and prosperous development within the Lebanese community, LIFE also promotes entrepreneurship and job creation. In recent years, the network’s efforts have contributed to the employment of over 1,100 Lebanese job seekers.
Education is not just a steppingstone; it is the cornerstone of a society’s progress. By providing access to quality education, LIFE is not only opening doors for these graduates but also equipping them with the tools to be the architects of change in Lebanon.
About LIFE:
LIFE is a global membership organization that unites more than 1400 Lebanese professionals in the finance, consulting, law, and technology sectors worldwide. Founded in 2009 to bring together diaspora professionals dedicated to empowering the Lebanese community, the network maintains unwavering standards of governance, adhering to a non-partisan, non-sectarian, and independent approach to integrity.
With a diverse presence across 18 chapters worldwide, LIFE operates as an expansive network offering support to Lebanese professionals globally, extending from America to Asia. Leveraging the unity and collective action of its members, LIFE seeks to uplift and empower the Lebanese community on a global scale, while also advocating for economic and social reform within the country.