Mirvat Abu Lawi graduated 6 months ago from YMCA Jericho and attended the internship activity at “Al-Isteqlal University” graphic design department. Like most fresh graduates, getting his first real-world practical experience was a challenge. Across the West Bank, Mirvat’s situation is common and university graduates can search for years before finding a job.

Mirvat Abu Lawi – Internship Program, Jericho

The internship activity was a great opportunity to me, I enhanced my skills in graphic design and other work related skills. I also learned how to work on professional graphic design programs. At the beginning of the internship program, I was very shy and I didn’t communicate well with my manager and colleagues. But now it became very easy and smooth. After I finished the internship activity, I was offered a job in graphic design and I accepted it. Without this internship opportunity through the SPEED program I believe I would have struggled a lot to find a job.

Mirvat’s Supervisor

At the beginning of the internship program Mirvat was a shy person, but during the four month internship, Mirvat improved her communication skills and it became easy for her to communicate with her co-workers. Mirvat’s performance was excellent and she always wanted to develop her skills and discover new things. Mirvat worked hard during the internship activity. That’s why we hired her and now she will continue with us.

Yasser Ihbeshe graduated from Hisham Hijjawi College of Technology, and attended the internship activity at An-Najah radio station, in Nablus, working in computer maintenance.

Yasser Ihbeshe – Internship Program, Nablus

The experience I gained from the internship activity is great. It gave me the chance to work on advanced computers that the college I studied in didn’t have. After the four months of internship, I was offered a job and I accepted the offer

Yasser’s Supervisor:

Yasser loves his work, he always wanted to do more tasks. He asked questions to understand and learn more. He was a good listener and followed the instructions well. By the end of his internship he didn’t need supervision from our side, he could do all the work alone and gave us good results. He will continue part time work with us.

Rawan graduated from Dar Al Kaleme College, she attended the internship activity at Hagop Jewelry Factory- Jewelry design specialization.

Rawan Masalme – Internship Program, Bethlehem

The internship activity through the SPEED program was a great opportunity to me. I worked on advanced machines that helped me to be up-to-date with the jewelry design market. The internship strengthened my personality, and I became more confident with my work. I started working with Hagop Factory and I am very delightful for this great opportunity.

Rawan’s Supervisor

Rawan improved her skills in Jewelry design and she learned a lot from her supervisor and colleagues. During the internship, we noticed the progress in her performance. Rawan understood the work requirements fast, and she is very intelligent. We hired her and now she is a great member of our team.

Ameera Da’dara graduated from Dar Al Kaleme College. She attended the internship at Hagop Jewelry Factory with the Jewelry design department.

Ameera Da’dara – Internship Program, Bethlehem

Jewelry design specialization is sophisticated and has a future. It requires a lot of practical practice and concentration. After I attended the internship activity I improved my knowledge and skills in jewelry design. I learned a lot of new things that I didn’t learn while studying in the college. After I finished the internship activity, I started working at Hagop Factory as a jewelry designer, and I thank ROTA and Mercy Corps for this opportunity.

Ameera’s Supervisor

During the internship activity, Ameera proved to us that she is a hard worker. She achieved tasks on time. She is very flexible with work hours. Ameera communicates professionally with her manager and colleagues and everyone respects her. We hired Ameera at Hagop Jewelry Factory, she is a great addition to our team.