Employment
34 articles
July 28, 2026
Israel Innovation Authority tech-training funding + new Lod campus — what's new in 2026
The Ministry of Labor and the Israel Innovation Authority are funding a dedicated tech-training program for the community with a 10M ILS budget, alongside a new tech campus in Lod and an entrepreneurship/management track for Unit 8200 alumni.
June 3, 2026
Maatzimot — Empowering Women: Everything the Organisation Offers
Maatzimot is the leading organisation for Ethiopian-Israeli women. Mentoring, small businesses, legal support and more.
June 3, 2026
Affirmative Representation in Civil Service: How Ethiopian-Israelis Can Apply
The Affirmative Representation Law mandates 2% of government jobs for Ethiopian-Israelis. Currently only 1.2% — a huge opportunity.
June 3, 2026
Ethiopian-Israeli Women in the Labour Market: Barriers and Opportunities
62% employment rate for women, 43% without formal education in the first generation. Empowerment programmes and where to start.
June 1, 2026
CV writing guide for Ethiopian-Israelis
A good CV opens the door to an interview. A winning structure, common mistakes, and tips to highlight your strengths.
June 1, 2026
ENP — the National Project — who they are and what they do
ENP is the largest organization advancing Ethiopian-Israelis. What they do, which programs, and how to use them.
June 1, 2026
Ethiopian women's employment — data and programs
Ethiopian-Israeli women led the rise in community employment. The data, the challenges, and the programs that help.
May 31, 2026
Nursing Career for the Ethiopian-Israeli Community — High Demand, Good Pay
Israel lacks 4,000 nurses. Ethiopian-Israeli nursing graduates have a 97% placement rate. Average salary 11,000 ILS with fast advancement opportunities.
May 31, 2026
From Combat Service to Civilian Career — Guide for Ethiopian-Israeli Veterans
3 in 4 Ethiopian-Israeli combat veterans don't claim their full discharge rights. The guide: grants, scholarships, transition programmes and job market tips.
May 31, 2026
Entrepreneurship in the Ethiopian-Israeli Community — Funds, Programmes & Success Stories
Maof fund, ISOC loans, ESOC programme — dozens of Ethiopian-Israeli businesses operate in Israel. Here's how to start.
May 31, 2026
Social Work Career — A Path for Ethiopian-Israeli Graduates
High demand for Amharic-speaking social workers — and salaries of 8,000-16,000 ILS. Requirements, where to study, and how to start.
May 31, 2026
Teaching Career for Ethiopian-Israeli Graduates — The Complete Guide
Israel faces a severe teacher shortage — especially in cities with high Ethiopian-Israeli populations. Certification requirements, scholarships, and why teaching is the community's best investment.
May 31, 2026
Civil Service Selection Exam — Guide for the Ethiopian-Israeli Community
Shoham test, special accommodations, and the Affirmative Representation Committee — everything about entering civil service with Ethiopian-Israeli preference.
May 31, 2026
Ethiopian-Israeli Salary Benchmarks 2026 — What Do People Earn by Sector?
Hi-tech, nursing, education, social work — how much do community members earn in each sector? CBS and Adva Center data for 2025-2026.
May 31, 2026
CV Writing Guide for the Ethiopian-Israeli Community — ATS & Hebrew
70% of CVs are filtered out by ATS systems before reaching a human. A practical guide: format, keywords, language, and what to avoid in Israeli CVs.
May 31, 2026
Ethiopian-Israeli Employment Gap Report 2026 — Full Data
Only 18% of Ethiopian-Israeli graduates work in their field. Wage gaps, unemployment rates, and what the data says — with actionable next steps.
May 31, 2026
From unemployment to employment — the roadmap for returning to the labour market
6 months or more without work? Step-by-step guide: rights, training programmes, and how to return quickly.
May 31, 2026
Legal and social work careers — from the Ethiopian-Israeli community
TEBEKA and law firms that recruit from the community. Academic track, costs, and salary.
May 31, 2026
Construction and infrastructure trades — stable careers for men in the community
One of Israel's highest-demand sectors. Training programmes, licences, and salary by trade.
May 31, 2026
JDC Lamarkhak programme — what it is, who qualifies, and how to register
The JDC 'Lamarkhak' programme operates in 11 centres nationwide. Complete guide to registration and vocational guidance.
May 31, 2026
Business entrepreneurship for Ethiopian-Israelis — funding sources and success stories
Success stories of Ethiopian-owned businesses in Israel. Grants, incubators, and programmes tailored to the community.
May 31, 2026
Civil service careers — affirmative representation guide for Ethiopian-Israelis
The Affirmative Representation Law guarantees preference for Ethiopian-Israelis in civil service. Which roles to target and how to apply.
May 31, 2026
From the IDF to a tech career — the path for graduates of technological units
From Mamram, Lotem, Unit 8200 — how IDF tech-unit veterans leverage their service into a career.
May 31, 2026
Tech salaries for Ethiopian-Israeli graduates — 2026 benchmarks
What do Tech-Career, ENP and Mamram graduates earn after two years? Current salary data for dev, QA and cyber roles.
May 31, 2026
Teaching and youth work career paths for community graduates
Teacher, educational counsellor, homeroom teacher — roles in high demand at schools with Ethiopian-Israeli students.
May 31, 2026
Nursing career guide for Ethiopian-Israeli women — the complete guide
Nursing is one of the most in-demand career paths in the community. Where to start, salary expectations, and where to study.
May 31, 2026
CV writing guide for Ethiopian-Israelis — what works in 2026
Only 18% of Ethiopian-Israeli degree-holders work in their field vs 45% in the general population. Here is how to write a CV that passes screening.
May 25, 2026
Tech-Career — tech training for Ethiopian-Israelis: what it is, how to enrol, success stories
172 students per year, Lod campus opening 2026 — Tech-Career is the community's leading tech-reskilling organisation. Here's how to get in.
May 15, 2026
Affirmative representation for Ethiopian-Israelis in civil service — 2025 status
The Affirmative Representation Law has existed since 2000. 25 years on — what's the status? Civil Service Commission 2024 data, gaps by ministry, and what you can claim.
April 20, 2026
Tebeka opens registration for its 24th scholarship and mentorship project for Ethiopian-Israeli law students
Tebeka, in partnership with the Meitar law firm, opened registration for scholarships and a mentorship program for Ethiopian-Israeli law students for the 2025/26 academic year — the 24th year of the scholarship and the ninth of the mentorship project. Stated deadline: June 15, 2026.
April 20, 2026
Order 50 and affirmative representation in civil service — 2024 status
Current representation 1.7%, target 2.5% by 2027. Policy changes, ministry breakdown, and practical claim tools.
April 15, 2026
ENP Tech-Career — 2026 enrollment round
12-month tech bootcamp, fully subsidized. Registration window: May-June, cohort starts September 2026.
February 10, 2026
Adva Center: research on education-employment gaps for Ethiopian-Israelis
An independent Adva Center study presents data on matriculation, academic admission, dropout and field-matched employment gaps between Ethiopian-Israelis and the general population.
February 9, 2026
They beat the statistics — now they're talking about the cost of success
A Haaretz Magazine feature follows Ethiopian-Israeli academic graduates who broke through statistical barriers — and now face underemployment, pay gaps and workplace racism.