National Plan Launched to Integrate Haredi Workers into Industry
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
A national program to train and support companies in hiring Haredi employees was launched at the President's Residence with participation from major Israeli firms. The initiative aims to overcome hiring obstacles for both employers and Haredi job seekers, offering training and ongoing support. The program, in collaboration with the Ministry of Labor, seeks to address a shortage of skilled workers in key industries. Haredi men's employment rate reached 56.2% in the second quarter, its highest point since late 2023.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A national program was launched at the President's Residence to integrate Haredi employees into the workforce.
- The initiative provides training and support for companies and Haredi job seekers.
- Leading companies like NVIDIA, Intel, and Rafael participated in the launch event.
- The program aims to address labor shortages in technology, energy, and advanced manufacturing.
- Employment for Haredi men rose to 56.2% in the second quarter, a recent high.
A new national program aimed at training and supporting companies in hiring Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) employees was launched at a unique employers' conference held at the President's Residence. The event was attended by senior figures from the economy, including representatives from leading companies such as NVIDIA, Rafael, Intel, and Israel Aerospace Industries, as well as President Isaac Herzog.
The initiative is designed to address barriers faced by both employers and Haredi job seekers, facilitating their integration into the business and industrial sectors. The program offers a comprehensive support package tailored to job requirements, including candidate sourcing and matching, professional training pathways ranging from short courses to practical engineering studies, and ongoing financial and professional guidance throughout the hiring process.
This program operates in cooperation with the Ministry of Labor, seeking to alleviate the shortage of skilled personnel in sectors like technology, energy, and advanced manufacturing. Recent data from the Central Bureau of Statistics indicates a rise in employment among Haredi men, increasing from 54% in the first quarter of the year to 56.2% in the second quarter. This figure represents the highest employment rate since the third quarter of 2023, when it stood at 56.7%.
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