ORT Israel Education Network: Fortifying its Robust Partnership with the Israeli MOD and Preparing Technological Experts for Military Service.
In a world increasingly reliant on cutting-edge technology, the need for highly skilled engineers and technicians is paramount. Israel, renowned for its innovation in defense and security technology, has a secret weapon in its arsenal – ORT Israel. This prestigious network of technological colleges has forged strong ties with the Israeli Ministry of Defense (MOD) to supply practical engineers to the Israeli Army, who later become highly sought-after professionals in the Homeland Security (HLS) industry.
The ORT Journey: From High School to Elite Engineering
High school students in Israel have the opportunity to embark on an exciting academic journey focused on technology. ORT Israel’s technological programs prepare these students for a future in technical professions during their military service. This collaboration is part of the technological reserve route, a framework established in partnership with the MOD and the MOE.
The program is structured as follows:
- Technician Degree (13 grade): Students begin their studies in technology during their 12th grade.
- Practical Engineer Degree (13+14 grades): Following high school, students continue their education, specializing in their chosen field.
- Ministry of Education Certification: Graduates receive a valuable technician/engineer certificate in their chosen field.
Why is the ORT-Israel MOD Partnership Worth Considering?
- Financial Support: The IDF provides substantial financial assistance, covering approximately 80% of tuition fees for eligible students, ensuring accessibility to quality education.
- Rich Professional Experience: Graduates emerge from the IDF with not only a recognized certificate but also valuable professional experience. This experience makes their transition into the job market seamless and positions them as assets to any employer.
- Academic Recognition: ORT College’s technological reserve graduates receive recognition of up to 30 credit points when pursuing higher education, reducing the time and cost of further academic pursuits.
- Exemption from Psychometric Tests: Some higher education institutions exempt graduates of the technological reserve studies from psychometric tests, streamlining their academic journey.
Tailored Programs for Diverse Needs
ORT College offers a range of programs catering to various interests and backgrounds:
- Shucharot Project: Ideal for 12th-grade graduates with backgrounds in electronics, software, machinery, electricity, and related fields.
- Technological Advancement Project: Suited for those who studied theoretical majors in high school and wish to delve into technology before military service.
- Pami Atidim Project: A unique opportunity for Atidim settlement graduates to complete an engineering degree (13+14 grades) and earn a Bachelor’s degree in engineering before military service.
- Barkat Program: A structured program allowing high-achieving 12th-grade graduates to pursue an engineering degree before enlisting in the MOD.
- Marom Yael Program: Tailored for religious girls who aspire to study and serve in the MOD as part of the technological reserve service.
ORT Israel’s collaboration with the Israeli MOD and its role in supplying practical engineers to the army is a testament to its commitment to excellence in technology education. Graduates of ORT College’s technological reserve programs not only serve their country with distinction but also emerge as highly demanded professionals in the HLS industry.