The Labor Ministry invites women over the age of 50 to a special program called 'Midway'. The program is intended for women aged 50-67 who are not working and would like to reintegrate into the world of work as employees or self-employed. It is also for employed women earning up to 10,500 NIS monthly (gross), who wish to advance in their current job or undergo professional retraining.
The program offers participants a variety of tools:
- Personal guidance and counseling – personal meetings with an employment coordinator near to the place of residence.
- Group workshops – ongoing or one-day, about the new world of work.
- Occupational assessment – to identify skills, experience and possible options.
- "Vouchers" program – professional courses for retraining and career change.
- Vocational training – funded by the State, in a wide range of fields, and help in finding work.
- Solutions for those interested in the self-employed / freelancer track – together with the Maof organization.
The program is national and is provided free of charge (excluding participation fees) and is already operating in about 32 localities, including Beit Shemesh, and is expected to grow and expand.
The program is adapted to diverse populations and enables the creation of an individual work plan tailored to each participant.
The thousands of participants who joined the program in 2023 took part in dozens of conferences and hundreds of workshops and personal meetings. Many were referred for occupational evaluations and many more participated in a variety of professional training opportunities. In addition to the services provided to participants, the program maintains partnerships with many big employers and with the largest organizations in the economy, in order to change the perception of ageism and reduce perceptual biases regarding the employment of older people.
Labor Minister, Yoav Ben-Zur said: "The Ministry has made it its mission to ensure quality employment for all populations and sectors. The Midway Plan is a tremendous opportunity for women to find quality employment that will contribute to high productivity for the country. The program is tailored to all populations. I invite you, to come and see what you can do."
For more information, visit the Midway website or call *5156.
Don't let your age define you!
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