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#356 Building a Better Future: Jafar Shunnar’s Mission to Support MENA Youth
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In this episode of the CTO Show with Mehmet, we are joined by Jafar Shunnar, co-founder of TAP, a groundbreaking career acceleration platform based in Palestine. Jafar delves into his inspiring journey and the mission of TAP to bridge the job gap for high-potential youth in Palestine and Jordan by connecting them with global startups. He sheds light on the unique challenges faced by educated youth in the MENA region and how TAP addresses both talent readiness and company needs.
Jafar highlights the importance of a long-term vision and patience in entrepreneurship, sharing insights on building genuine relationships and networks crucial for job seekers. The discussion also explores the evolving landscape of remote work, the integration of technology in education, and effective strategies for staying relevant in a rapidly changing job market.
Discover Jafar’s valuable perspectives on the future of work in the MENA region, the critical role of flexibility and innovation in attracting top talent, and the significance of embracing technological advancements. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in education, career development, and entrepreneurship in the MENA region.
Tune in to gain insights on:
• Bridging job gaps for youth in Palestine and Jordan
• The impact of TAP’s career acceleration platform
• Challenges and opportunities in the MENA job market
• Strategies for building genuine professional relationships
• The future of remote work and education technology
• Key entrepreneurial lessons for long-term success
More about Jafar and TAP:
Jafar is a Palestinian entrepreneur with a passion for social impact and youth empowerment. Through TAP, a startup he co-founded, he strives to empower Arab youth to work at global organizations, remotely.
TAP is a Dutch-Palestinian edtech and career acceleration platform designed to unlock remote job opportunities for high-potential tech talent in Palestine and other underserved markets in MENA. We are a social impact startup on a mission to create more equity, diversity, and accessibility in tech.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jafar-shunnar/
01:16 Jafar's Background and TAP Overview
01:43 Identifying the Job Market Gap
04:45 Challenges Faced by Educated Youth
08:54 Strategies for Skill Development
13:27 The Role of Technology in Job Hunting
18:04 Networking and Building Genuine Relationships
35:31 The Future of Remote Work
42:11 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
44:38 Conclusion and Farewell
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