Israel Invests NIS 25 Million to Bridge Gender Gap in High-Tech
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Israel's Innovation Authority and Labor Ministry are investing NIS 25 million to close the gender gap in the high-tech sector. The initiative will fund 15 programs to advance women into management, integrate them into deep-tech, support their return after breaks, and reduce the wage gap. Women currently earn about 44% less than men in the industry. The programs aim to enable women to utilize their skills and experience for career advancement.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel is investing NIS 25 million to address gender disparities in its high-tech industry.
- The initiative targets representation, salary gaps, and women's return to the workforce.
- Women in Israeli high-tech earn approximately 44% less than their male counterparts.
- The funding will support 15 programs aimed at career advancement and integration.
- The Labor Ministry highlighted ageism as a barrier to women's continued employment.
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