Israel to Invest $2.7 Million in AI Training for Tech Job Seekers
Translated & summarized from Davar by baba
Israel's Innovation Authority and Employment Service will invest NIS 10 million to train over 1,000 job seekers for AI roles. Seven pilot programs will focus on practical skills, re-employment of experienced professionals, and opportunities for graduates. The initiative aims to address the rise in tech unemployment and meet industry demands. Programs will cover areas like Physical AI, entrepreneurship, and advanced AI development, with details on registration forthcoming.
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- Israel's Innovation Authority and Employment Service are investing NIS 10 million in AI training for over 1,000 job seekers.
- Seven pilot programs will focus on practical skills and aligning tech talent with industry needs.
- The initiative aims to re-employ experienced tech professionals and create opportunities for graduates.
- Training will cover advanced AI roles, entrepreneurship, and emerging fields like Physical AI.
- The programs are set to launch in the coming months, with registration details to be announced.
The Israel Innovation Authority and the Employment Service are jointly investing NIS 10 million (approximately $2.7 million) to train over 1,000 job seekers for artificial intelligence (AI) roles. This pilot program, featuring seven new training initiatives, aims to align technological skills with the evolving needs of the high-tech industry.
The programs will focus on practical training for job seekers with existing tech backgrounds, facilitating the re-entry of experienced professionals into the workforce, and creating opportunities for recent graduates in technological fields. This initiative comes amid a rise in registered tech job seekers.
Beyond advanced roles, the training will also cover entrepreneurship and startup creation, with a special emphasis on emerging areas like Physical AI. The selected programs include initiatives from Impact Labs, Albeishon Education, IT Works, Tech 7, Reichman University (in partnership with Google AI), Ariel University, and Place.ai, targeting various aspects of AI development, implementation, and research.
Most participants will be referred through the Employment Service, focusing on those with technological backgrounds. The progress of each program will be measured to identify effective models for job placement and income generation. The programs are expected to launch in the coming months, with registration details to be announced on the Employment Service website.
Einbal Meshsh, Director General of the Employment Service, highlighted the need to support tech workers through the AI revolution, stating, "The AI revolution is changing the labor market, and our challenge is to ensure this change does not leave workers behind, but rather opens new opportunities for them." She emphasized that engineers, developers, and experienced tech professionals are a strategic asset to Israel.
Hanan Brand, Vice President of Startups at the Israel Innovation Authority, stressed the importance of adapting to technological changes and recognizing the opportunities they present. He noted a recent resurgence in high-tech demand for skilled workers and the necessity of providing companies with top talent.
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