Human Capital Improvement Stipends
To upgrade the skills of the Palestinian IT service workforce
Objectives (for IT companies & Tech enabled Startups):
Support IT firms upskill their workforce.
Support IT firms scale up their business & increase their growth opportunities.
Support IT firms attract new local and international clients.
Overview:
UpSkill will help upgrade the skills of the Palestinian IT service workforce through provision of stipends through 5 different windows
UPSkill Windows
This stipend will be available for students in their last 2 years of university studies, who need to gain knowledge and practical skills in mid-level or advanced-level value added IT service. Student internships Stipend will cover students working for a local company, on local or international client-related work. This stipend can cover transportation and allowance. Student internships stipend will have a fixed amount and will be valid for a maximum of two years. The companies will need to present a training/ work plan for the intern, conduct monthly evaluation of the interns and issue a part-time employment contract to students.
Who can benefit from this grant: students in their last 2 years of university studies, who need to gain knowledge and practical skills in mid-level or advanced-level value added IT service
Period of coverage: Maximum of two years
Stipend amount: up to $500, depending on the current market value for position or technical skill, and the technology/ project complexity involved.