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Israel’s Elite Engineering Program Prepares Teens for Long-Term Security Roles
Israel’s "Odem" program selects talented teens from peripheral areas for a 13-year path of engineering education and service in elite security agencies. Starting at 15, participants study at a boarding school and the Technion before serving in the Shin Bet, Mossad, or defense technology units.
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What happened
- 01Odem recruits teens from peripheral areas for 13-year engineering and security service.
- 02Participants study at a Golan boarding school and the Technion in advanced engineering.
- 03Program emphasizes diversity: 40% female, 30% from peripheral regions.
- 04Graduates serve in Shin Bet, Mossad, or elite IDF technological units.
- 05Selection focuses on technological potential and motivation, not just grades.
- 06Program funded by Israeli government and security agencies for future tech development.
The program emphasizes diversity and long-term commitment to developing Israel’s next generation of security engineers.
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