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  Finding appropriate employment is one of the most crucial steps towards a successful absorption. Here you can get information regarding employment in various professions, vocational Ulpan and courses, employment centers, participation in salary, and entrepreneurship.
 
Guides for professionals

How does one find work in Israel? How is the job market like in your profession? You will find answers to these questions in the detailed guides published by the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption, divided by professional occupations.

 MOIA employment guides

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Hamra’ah program

The two-year Hamra’ah (Takeoff) program offers financial backing and use of advanced research and development facilities to scientists and technology entrepreneurs, who have innovative ideas in the fields of medicine, biotechnology, communications, electronics, and more.

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Professional training and vocational Ulpan

The Ministry of Immigrant Absorption operates a large number of subsidized training, retraining and preparatory courses for licensing in various professional fields, as well as relevant Hebrew language studies.

 Training courses, preparation for licensing exams, and vocational Ulpan
 The Voucher Project

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Employment advancement

The State of Israel participates in the salary of new immigrants, as an incentive to employers designed to facilitate immigrants’ absorption in the Israeli job market.

 Employment advancement program

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Employment centers

The Ministry of Immigrant Absorption operates employment centers in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Beer Sheva, Kfar Saba, and Ashdod. The centers provide new immigrants with various services to facilitate their integration into the job market. These include vocational guidance, assessment and strengthening of professional skills, and placement for work.

 Information on employment centers

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Employment resources

The Jewish Agency website offers a number of short practical guides that will help you prepare towards integration in the Israeli labor market:

 Choosing a career
 Looking for a job

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Entrepreneurship

The Ministry of Immigrant Absorption encourages immigrant entrepreneurs by offering loans, business courses and training, consulting and mentoring.

 The Entrepreneurship Program

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Absorption in science

For years, Israel has been investing plenty of resources in the absorption of scientists, recognizing the great potential they hold for the development of Israeli society. The Center for Absorption in Science offers immigrant scientists counseling and guidance, as well as encouraging employers to hire them through financial grants.

 All you need to know about absorption in science

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