Tech Giants Join Initiative to Integrate Haredim into Israeli Workforce
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
A new initiative to integrate Haredi individuals into the Israeli workforce was launched at the President's Residence, with participation from major companies like Nvidia, Intel, and Rafael. The program offers employers support in recruitment, training, and integration, aiming to address national labor needs. President Yitzhak Herzog highlighted the initiative as a crucial national interest, benefiting both the Haredi community and Israeli industry.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A new initiative to integrate Haredi individuals into the Israeli workforce was launched at the President's Residence.
- Major tech and industry companies, including Nvidia, Intel, and Rafael, participated in the launch.
- The program offers employers comprehensive support for hiring and integrating Haredi workers.
- President Yitzhak Herzog called the integration of the Haredi community a top national interest.
- The initiative is a joint effort by the Kamach Foundation and Tzurim, in cooperation with the Ministry of Labor.
A new initiative aimed at integrating the Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) community into the Israeli workforce was launched at the President's Residence in Jerusalem. The program, a joint effort by the Kamach Foundation and Tzurim, seeks to remove barriers that hinder employers from hiring Haredi individuals.
Top executives from leading technology and industry companies, including Nvidia, Intel, and Rafael, attended the launch event. The initiative will provide employers with a comprehensive support package. This includes precise candidate sourcing and matching to organizational needs, flexible professional training ranging from on-the-job courses to full engineering studies, and financial and ongoing professional guidance throughout the hiring and integration process.
President Yitzhak Herzog emphasized the program's national importance, stating, "The integration of the Haredi community into the labor market is a top national interest." He praised the Kamach Foundation's approach for being tailored to the Haredi community and its lifestyle, noting the positive results and dedication of Haredi employees in various roles. Herzog thanked the participating companies for their social sensitivity and willingness to open their doors, calling the initiative beneficial for Israeli industry and the country as a whole.
The program operates in close cooperation with the Ministry of Labor and the Kivunim centers. It also promotes projects like "Leaders to the North," which trains Haredim for advanced employment in northern Israel, addressing the industry's need for talent.