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Excellence Employment Programs — Olim Beyahad & Tech-Career in Lod
Placement of academics in tech and management via Olim Beyahad (700+ placed, 90% retention) and Tech-Career (tech bootcamps). Free, merit-based.
About Lod
Lod has a long-established Israeli-Ethiopian community in neighbourhoods where the community proportion is significant. In recent years the city has drawn attention due to urban-renewal plans and demographic shifts that directly affect the local real-estate market and housing options for the community.
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 Lod
- Community population
- ~8,000
- Share of city
- ~11%
- Main neighbourhoods
- רמת אשכול, מרכז, גנים
- Community services
- ENP, NATAL, ביה"ס אתיופי
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FAQ — Lod
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Lod?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Lod numbers approximately ~8,000 residents — around ~11% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: רמת אשכול, מרכז, גנים.
- How do I claim Excellence Employment Programs — Olim Beyahad & Tech-Career in Lod?
- Contact the Lod Employment Bureau — it is required to assist in implementing affirmative-action law. For support: ENP, NATAL, ביה"ס אתיופי.
- What community support is available in Lod for this right?
- In Lod, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: ENP, NATAL, ביה"ס אתיופי.
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