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Excellence Employment Programs — Olim Beyahad & Tech-Career in Kiryat Gat
Placement of academics in tech and management via Olim Beyahad (700+ placed, 90% retention) and Tech-Career (tech bootcamps). Free, merit-based.
About Kiryat Gat
Kiryat Gat has one of the highest proportions of Israeli-Ethiopian community members relative to total population in Israel. The community has been active in the city for decades, with a broad network of organisations, schools and initiatives — and a correspondingly high demand for fair housing options.
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 Kiryat Gat
- Community population
- ~15,000
- Share of city
- ~28%
- Main neighbourhoods
- מרכז, מזרח, גבעת השלושה
- Community services
- ENP, מתנ"ס, ביה"ס קהילתי
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FAQ — Kiryat Gat
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Kiryat Gat?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Kiryat Gat numbers approximately ~15,000 residents — around ~28% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: מרכז, מזרח, גבעת השלושה.
- How do I claim Excellence Employment Programs — Olim Beyahad & Tech-Career in Kiryat Gat?
- Contact the Kiryat Gat Employment Bureau — it is required to assist in implementing affirmative-action law. For support: ENP, מתנ"ס, ביה"ס קהילתי.
- What community support is available in Kiryat Gat for this right?
- In Kiryat Gat, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: ENP, מתנ"ס, ביה"ס קהילתי.
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