The Government Institute for Technological and Scientific Training (MAHAT) at the Ministry of Labor welcomes the submission of the report “The Public Committee for Raising Human Capital Among Individuals Pursuing Post-Secondary Education” to the Minister of Labor. The report constitutes a strategic milestone in implementing Government Decision 171 to strengthen technological education as a national growth engine.
Main Recommendations of the Committee and the Shared Vision:
The committee emphasizes three central axes that will shape the future of practical engineers in Israel:
- Innovation and Adaptation to Economic Needs: Recommendation to open new tracks in in-demand fields such as practical engineering in the medical field (in cooperation with the Ministry of Health), financial and accounting practical engineering, photonics, as well as specializations in data and artificial intelligence.
- Integration of Employers and Practical Experience: Strengthening the direct connection with industry throughout the study path, including the creation of specialization tracks (internships) and a dedicated fund for financing practical training with employers.
- Accreditation and Career Paths Without a “Glass Ceiling”: Promoting exemptions from academic studies based on practical engineering studies, to allow our graduates to continue to a bachelor’s degree more smoothly and quickly.
The data presented in the report proves that technological education is a powerful tool for reducing gaps for many population groups. The salary of MAHAT graduates three years after their studies is almost identical to that of bachelor’s degree holders.
Shira Berliner Folg, Director of MAHAT: “As Director of MAHAT, I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to the Chairman of the committee, Professor Zvi Eckstein, and to all committee members – representatives of government ministries, the business sector, college organizations, and Joint-Tebet, for their thorough and in-depth work. This inter-sectoral partnership is the key to transforming the technological training system into a quality alternative that ensures social mobility and a high return in the labor market.
We have begun to implement the committee’s conclusions and have established specialization tracks in accounting and photonics. In addition, we are beginning to examine the medical and artificial intelligence fields. We are committed to continuing to improve the technological training system. The committee’s recommendations, based on return-on-investment studies and international reviews, will enable us to ensure that every male and female student who chooses the practical engineering track will receive the most innovative tools for high-paying, quality employment.”
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