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Excellence Employment Programs — Olim Beyahad & Tech-Career in Jerusalem
Placement of academics in tech and management via Olim Beyahad (700+ placed, 90% retention) and Tech-Career (tech bootcamps). Free, merit-based.
About Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel's capital, hosts a large Israeli-Ethiopian community concentrated historically in the Gondar neighbourhood in the north and with significant presence in Kiryat HaYovel and other areas. The city is home to the Centre for Ethiopian Jewish Heritage and several traditional synagogues led by kessim, alongside a broad housing market.
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 Jerusalem
- Community population
- ~30,000
- Share of city
- ~4%
- Main neighbourhoods
- גונדר, קרית היובל, פסגת זאב
- Community services
- מרכז מורשת יהדות אתיופיה, ENP
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FAQ — Jerusalem
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Jerusalem?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Jerusalem numbers approximately ~30,000 residents — around ~4% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: גונדר, קרית היובל, פסגת זאב.
- How do I claim Excellence Employment Programs — Olim Beyahad & Tech-Career in Jerusalem?
- Contact the Jerusalem Employment Bureau — it is required to assist in implementing affirmative-action law. For support: מרכז מורשת יהדות אתיופיה, ENP.
- What community support is available in Jerusalem for this right?
- In Jerusalem, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: מרכז מורשת יהדות אתיופיה, ENP.
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