A 12-week program equipping 50 Palestinian graduates with advanced data science skills, practical experience, and pathways to global employment.

FORT WORTH, TX / ACCESS Newswire / January 8, 2026 / GGateway, in partnership with IBT Learning Solutions (USA), has officially launched an intensive 12-week Data Science and Machine Learning Training Program aimed at equipping Palestinian graduates with advanced technical skills and access to global career pathways.

This strategic collaboration brings together GGateway's mission of empowering Palestinian youth through digital employment opportunities and IBT Learning's international expertise in delivering industry-aligned technology training. Fifty graduates have been selected to participate in this immersive program, which blends rigorous instruction, real-world project work, and opportunities for hands-on professional experience. The program is implemented with support from the Innovative Private Sector Development II Project (IPSD II), funded by the World Bank and the European Union.

"Too often, talented Palestinian graduates are blocked by a lack of access to advanced training, real project experience, and global networks," said Bassma Ali, Chief Executive Officer of GGateway."This program is designed to close that gap-not with theory, but with practical, in-demand skills and a clear pathway to professional opportunities. We're proud to work with IBT Learning to help these 50 participants build careers that are globally competitive and locally meaningful."

Throughout the 12-week duration, trainees will complete a comprehensive curriculum that includes:

• Python for Data Science

• SQL and Data Engineering Foundations

• Supervised and Unsupervised Machine Learning

• Deep Learning, NLP, and Large Language Models

• Power BI for Data Storytelling

• Capstone Project Presentation before an industry panel

A significant component of this initiative is the program's internship placement pathway with U.S.-based companies, through a mutual internship placement partner. This opportunity allows participants to collaborate directly with North American engineering and data teams, giving them firsthand exposure to industry standards, tools, and professional workflows.

"Our collaboration with GGateway represents a powerful step toward expanding access to digital skills and global career mobility for Palestinian youth," said Godspower Oboido, Founder and CEO of IBT Learning Solutions."By aligning high-quality training with real internship opportunities, we are creating a pathway that meaningfully connects regional talent to global industries."

The program, which officially began on January 3, 2026, is delivered via live sessions and supported by a structured online learning environment. Participants are trained by world-class data science professionals and machine learning engineers, with additional exposure to Fortune 500 guest lecturers throughout the program. Learners also receive personalized guidance through weekly 1:1 mentorship sessions to support their academic progress and project development. The program concludes with a capstone showcase where participants present complete, end-to-end data science projects to industry reviewers.

This initiative establishes a solid foundation for long-term digital workforce development in Palestine, enabling young professionals to build sustainable careers, participate in the global technology economy, and contribute to the resilience and growth of their communities.

About GGateway

GGateway is a MENA-based, woman-led software and R&D outsourcing social impact business that provides young, talented professionals with employment and capacity-building opportunities in the technology industry. Through partnerships, workforce development programs, and digital innovation initiatives, GGateway is committed to creating sustainable economic opportunities for Palestinian youth and strengthening the region's tech ecosystem.
Learn more at: https://www.ggateway.tech

About IBT Learning

IBT Learning is a digital economy, instructor-led, and career-oriented EdTech company offering advanced technology training to working professionals, career changers, and corporate institutions across industries and sectors. With a focus on real-world skills, mentorship, and employment pathways, IBT Learning delivers programs in Data Science, Machine Learning, DevOps, Cybersecurity, Product Management, and more.
Learn more at: https://www.ibtlearning.co

About the Innovative Private Sector Development II Project (IPSD II)

Launched in February 2024, IPSD II is a project for the benefit of the Palestinian Ministry of National Economy (MoNE), funded by the World Bank and the European Union, and implemented by DAI UK Global. With a total budget of US$24.5 million, IPSD II aims to improve economic opportunities for tech and tech-enabled startups, innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and individuals operating in the digital economy in the West Bank. IPSD II falls under the World Bank's overarching objective to alleviate market failures related to gaps and binding constraints in the entrepreneurship ecosystem of the digital economy, including in human capital, financing, product markets, enabling policies, institutional support, and connectivity.

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Godspower Oboido
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Fort Worth, Texas
United States

SOURCE: GGateway