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Employment
Finding employment in Israel is often one of the biggest concerns for prospective Olim. Nefesh B'Nefesh has developed a full service Employment Department which assists Olim throughout the entire process of searching for jobs. By offering guidance, counseling sessions and job placements for Olim while providing recruitment services at no cost to potential employers, we have been successful in helping new Olim find jobs in a wide range of fields. As part of the Go North program, an NBN employment professional will be dedicated to helping Olim find suitable employment opportunities in the area. The North offers a wide variety of employment opportunities in a number of fields, including hi- tech, education, accounting, manufacturing, the medical professions and the defense industry. The North is also ripe for entrepreneurship, and there are resources available to assist those who are interested in opening a business there.
Setting Up Your Home in Northern Israel
Guide for Hi-tech Professionals
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- Hi-Tech
- Defense
- Accounting
- Manufacturing
- Education
- Medical
- Cust. Service
- Biotech
- Entrepreneurship
Many of the large international and Israeli hi-tech companies have branches in the area, particularly in the Matam Technology Park in Haifa. The North is also home to dozens of smaller hi-tech companies and start ups. Here is a sampling of some of the well known hi-tech companies which are represented in the North:
. Google (Haifa)
. Microsoft (Haifa)
. Hewlett Packard (Haifa)
. SAP (Carmiel)
. Phillips (Haifa)
. NDS (Haifa)
. Yahoo (Haifa)
. Zim (Haifa)
. Intel (Haifa)
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. Philips Medical (Haifa)
. Spiral Solutions (Carmiel)
. IBM (Haifa)
. Compulab (Haifa)
. Ravon (Kiryat Bialik)
. Mercury (Tefen Industrial Park) |
Two of the most established and well known defense companies are based in Haifa:
. Rafael
. Elbit
Four of the largest international accounting companies have branch offices in Haifa and hire Olim with international accounting experience:
There are dozens of manufacturing companies located in local industrial parks including:
. Misgav
. Tefen
. Carmiel |
Delta (Carmiel)
Tefron (Misgav)
Keter (Carmiel)
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Teaching English is a practical option for Olim whose Hebrew skills do not enable them to teach in Hebrew. There is a shortage of English teachers overall in Israel’s public school system, particularly in areas of the country such as the North which don’t have a high concentration of Anglo Saxon Olim. In order to address the need for teachers as well as to open additional professional opportunities for Olim, Nefesh B’Nefesh is currently assisting the Ministry of Education in building an expedited teachers’ training program which will integrate Olim into the system. The program will be fully subsidized by the Ministry of Education and will include an Ulpan, frontal instruction as well as student teaching, and will guarantee placement in an Israeli school upon completion of the course.
In addition, there are educational centers such as Berlitz and the Wall Street Institute which offer opportunities for teaching English to adults. Previous teaching experience is not necessary and training is done by the centers. Many of these jobs are part time, providing a practical option for those who are in Ulpan or have childcare responsibilities at home.
Tutoring in English is also a viable option for Olim, as English is a required course from elementary school through high school. There is a need in particular for tutors for the English Bagrut which high school students are required to pass in order to receive their Matriculation Certificate.
Haifa is home to two major Israeli universities: the Technion and Haifa University. In addition, there are several smaller colleges located in the North. These institutions hire English speakers to work in international relations departments, research and in some academic positions.
for more info contact
: sasha@nbn.org.il
The North presents numerous employment possibilities for Olim in the medical and medical- related fields, such as Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapies.
for more information contact: daniella@nbn.org.il |
Customer Service
Outsourcing to Israel has become increasingly popular during recent years, and the North is home to several outsourced call centers. These centers hire native English speakers to provide customer service and tech support for U.S. based companies. Tikshoov and Spiral Solutions are amongst the largest of these call centers.
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
Teva, the world's largest producer of generic pharmaceuticals, has a large branch in Kiryat Shmoneh. In addition, there are numerous other bio-technology and pharmaceutical companies located in the area, including
. Yamit in Kiryat Shmoneh
. Galilee Medical in Yokneam
. Gadot Biochemical Industries (Haifa)
. Taro (Haifa)
. Teva (Kiryat Shmoneh)
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. Lumenis (Yokneam)
. Given Imaging (Yokneam)
. Tower (Migdal Haemek)
. Nilit (Migdal Haemek) |
There are also several large Chemical companies in the Haifa area.
In addition to finding work in existing companies, the North is ripe for the development of new businesses. Entrepreneurial Olim can receive assistance from MATI, the Business Development Center, at one of it several branches in the North (Kiryat Shemona, Haifa, Carmiel, Katzrin, Akko and Misgav). MATI provides highly subsidized assistance for entrepreneurs, including help with writing business plans and learning about relevant government regulations and local accounting practices.
The NBN employment staff member in the North will also be of assistance to Olim who wish to start businesses, providing them with relevant resources and contacts.
Olim to the North also have the option of earning income while working from home. There are an increasing number of opportunities in fields such as writing, editing, transcription, translation, graphic design, sales, and customer service which can all be done from home. Employers frequently contact the NBN Employment Department when looking to staff these positions, and the employment professionals match resumes of Olim with the requirements of the employers.
In addition to finding work in existing companies, the North is ripe for the development of new businesses. Entrepreneurial Olim can receive assistance from MATI, the Business Development Center, at one of it several branches in the North (Kiryat Shemona, Haifa, Carmiel, Katzrin, Akko and Misgav). MATI provides highly subsidized assistance for entrepreneurs, including help with writing business plans and learning about relevant government regulations and local accounting practices.
The NBN employment staff member in the North will also be of assistance to Olim who wish to start businesses, providing them with relevant resources and contacts.
Olim to the North also have the option of earning income while working from home. There are an increasing number of opportunities in fields such as writing, editing, transcription, translation, graphic design, sales, and customer service which can all be done from home. Employers frequently contact the NBN Employment Department when looking to staff these positions, and the employment professionals match resumes of Olim with the requirements of the employers. For additional information see: MATI
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