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Our Vision
Samana equips Bedouin women with professional skills, guiding their path to become expert automation developers for top high-tech companies, facilitating remote employment from Zarzir's Tech-Hub while accommodating their traditional requirements
100%
Of our graduates have achieved remarkable success in securing positions within the high-tech industry
#1
Women-only tech hub in the Bedouin community
100%
Of Samana trainees graduate the program
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Bedouin women have led the Samana program since its inception
Samana, Empowering Bedouin Women for a Career in Tech
The Portland Trust established Samana in 2023 to address the integration of Bedouin women from the north of Israel into the tech ecosystem.
Samana, 'our sky' in Arabic, is a new initiative in collaboration with The Portland Trust, which aims to create excellent Tech job opportunities that fit the cultural needs of Bedouin women. Our name embodies a commitment to a brighter future where possibilities are endless. Through the Samana program, we identify exceptional candidates and provide them with the right skills and supportive work environments to succeed in the high-tech industry.
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Samana Automation Development Training Course
// The Samana bootcamp offers an extensive training program for QA Automation engineers, designed to meet the technological requirements of the role. The curriculum covers a range of topics, including introduction to software development, management tools like JIRA and GIT, software testing fundamentals, and QA Automation //>
350 hours
4-5 months
Hands-On
Hybrid Training
Soft Skills
Python 3.x
CSS
HTML
JS
Selenium WebDriver
SolarEdge's Pioneering Partnership with Samana
SolarEdge, a global leader in solar energy technology, overhauled its ERP system to enhance efficiency, necessitating a substantial QA team. Simultaneously, Samana was born with a vision to integrate Bedouin women into the hi-tech workforce, breaking through cultural and religious barriers that had long hindered their professional aspirations Recognizing a shared goal of attracting quality talent and fostering diversity...
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Employers Recommend
Riki Koren
VP Global Information Systems at SolarEdge
"When I participated in the firts Bedouin Women's Round Table, I immediately recognized their potential and was enthusiastic about finding ways to integrate them into SolarEdge. The path hasn't always been easy, but I am proud each time I see the growth and progress of women in the tech industry and beyond. Additionally, I am grateful for the opportunity given to me to be part of an organization that supported the establishment of the Samana initiative and its impact on changing the status of Bedouin women in Israeli society
Tal (Vitaly) Tzeytlin
QA Track Lead at Solaredge
"I have been managing the Samana team from the moment the women joined the project. I can attest that the women demonstrate exceedingly high motivation, intelligence, and adaptability. They are eager to
succeed, support each other, can work independently, and seek solutions. As an employer and as a company, we benefit greatly from having a QA team with the ability to elevate the quality of our IT products to another level".
Amnon Buchman
Application Software and Production Manager at SolarEdge
"Every member of Samana's team is curious and eager to learn and as managers, we make sure to share plenty of information during our meetings. It is inspiring to see them asking new questions, exploring, and making progress each time. These interactions with women whom we might not have met without this project, hold special meaning for me both socially and personally״
Adi Lossin
Business Operations Manger at SolarEdge
"When I first learned about the project, I was thrilled because it brought together a group of women who were completely new to this field. The investment made by Samana NGO is remarkable; and it is thanks to those who recognize the valuable contributions women can make. A real
win-win situation. The women from Samana are remarkable; they quickly understand things, work diligently, and are ready to handle any challenges that comes up״
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Personal Stories
Bariya Jawamis
QA Automation , SolarEdge
Abeer Affan
Jira Lead, SolarEdge
Aya Motlak
QA Automation , SolarEdge
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