Career Readiness and Employability Program

Khuta Program Brief 

Khuta is based on the Job Search Club (JSC) methodology of the International Labour Organization (ILO) under the PROSPECTS partnership, supported by the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and implemented by INJAZ Lebanon. Khuta is run in Beirut, Mount Lebanon, North Lebanon, and Bekaa region in collaboration with UNHCR and Directorate General of Vocational and Technical Education. It aims to improve the employability and employment outcomes of Lebanese and Syrian job seekers.

The Job Search methodology is designed to assist job seekers in effectively navigating the job market through a structured, behavior-oriented program. Club members meet daily for two weeks (4 hours daily for 10 working days), or until they secure employment, under the supervision of a trained facilitator who provides guidance, information, and tools throughout their job search. In addition, members support one another to enhance their job-hunting skills, offering mutual encouragement.

To gain practical exposure, club members are given the opportunity to participate in study tours, employer roundtables, job fairs and employability events, and apprenticeships.

Khuta – Job Search Club (JSC) is completely free of charge, and transportation is covered. The sessions are run in Arabic, and new clubs are lunched each month.

Activities & Session Details

The program guides participants through a structured job search journey, starting with self-awareness and career planning, and progressing through CV and cover letter writing, networking, and employer engagement. It also prepares participants for interviews, strengthens their confidence and emotional intelligence, and supports them in setting career goals, evaluating job opportunities, and transitioning into the workplace. The program concludes with experience sharing and reinforcement of job search strategies to ensure sustainable employability.

Program Highlights

• Study Tours: Providing on-site workplace exposure to help participants understand daily operational realities and broaden career perspectives.
• Employer Roundtables: Facilitating direct dialogue between employers and jobseekers to align training content with actual market demands.
• Job Fairs & Employability Events: Connecting trainees directly with potential employers for immediate interviews and job offers.
• Skills Training: Intensive coaching on CV writing, interview techniques, soft skills, and market-driven technical training.
• Apprenticeships: Offering practical, hands-on experience and one-on-one guidance to smooth the transition into full-time employment, available for a select number of graduates based on engagement and performance during the club sessions and activities.