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Excellence Employment Programs — Olim Beyahad & Tech-Career in Be'er Sheva
Placement of academics in tech and management via Olim Beyahad (700+ placed, 90% retention) and Tech-Career (tech bootcamps). Free, merit-based.
About Be'er Sheva
Be'er Sheva, the largest city in the south, hosts a growing Israeli-Ethiopian community, with a notable second-generation presence around Ben-Gurion University and regional educational institutions. The city offers a wide range of properties and housing opportunities alongside ongoing infrastructure and development projects.
What are these orgs?
- Olim Beyahad: Places Ethiopian-Israeli academics in tech and senior management roles. 650+ partner companies. 90% retention after one year.
- Tech-Career: Free tech bootcamp school (cybersecurity, data, dev). 6-12 month programs, 80%+ placement.
Entry requirements
Olim Beyahad:
- Bachelor's degree minimum
- Career aspirations in tech or senior management
Tech-Career:
- Full matriculation
- Typically 18-35 (not strict)
- Entrance exams (logic + motivation)
How to apply
- Olim Beyahad: olim-beyahad.org.il → "Join" → form + CV
- Tech-Career: tech-career.org → "Programs" → cohort calendar (new cohorts every 3-4 months)
- Personal interview + assessment exams
- Acceptance → program starts
Bonus value: 1,200+ alumni network of community academics across roles.
Ethiopian community in Be'er Sheva
- Community population
- ~10,000
- Share of city
- ~5%
- Main neighbourhoods
- שכ' ד', שכ' ה', שכ' א'
- Community services
- ENP, אוניברסיטת בן גוריון, עמותות מקומיות
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FAQ — Be'er Sheva
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Be'er Sheva?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Be'er Sheva numbers approximately ~10,000 residents — around ~5% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: שכ' ד', שכ' ה', שכ' א'.
- How do I claim Excellence Employment Programs — Olim Beyahad & Tech-Career in Be'er Sheva?
- Contact the Be'er Sheva Employment Bureau — it is required to assist in implementing affirmative-action law. For support: ENP, אוניברסיטת בן גוריון, עמותות מקומיות.
- What community support is available in Be'er Sheva for this right?
- In Be'er Sheva, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: ENP, אוניברסיטת בן גוריון, עמותות מקומיות.
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