Trades
Subsidized trades — electrical, plumbing, welding, mechanics. Professional certification + opening your own business after the course.
Priority #9
Why this matters for the community
Trades offer a fast path to self-employment with steady demand — a well-established mobility route without an academic degree. Subsidized programs in absorption cities (Avi Shalom in Kiryat Malachi, Rehovot) shorten certification time.
Main entry routes
- Electrician 6-9 month course — Ministry of Labor subsidy for community members (2024 budget)
- Plumber 4-6 month course — similarly subsidized, high demand
- Madrasa trades — career-oriented courses with a self-employment launch package
What to know
- After certification: self-employed or salaried; salaried ~₪14-18K, self-employed ~₪20-30K (depends on volume)
- Required: professional license from the Ministry of Labor + professional liability insurance
- Cities: high demand in all 16 absorption cities — locals prefer community professionals
Related employment rights
Programs and bootcamps
- Madrasa — Subsidized TradesNetwork of subsidized trade courses in electrical, plumbing, welding, and mechanics — including self-employment launch support.Apprenticeship
- TA Employment Academy4-12 week employment training in service, sales, and management — free for community members living in Tel Aviv.Course
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