Make Aliyah. Learn a Profession. Build Your Future.
What is the S.T.A.R.T Program?
Dreaming of building your future in Israel?
The S.T.A.R.T Program offers young Jews from around the world a unique opportunity to make Aliyah, acquire an in-demand profession in engineering and technology, integrate into high-quality employment, and build a personal and professional future in Israel.
The program operates in partnership with the Israel Student Authority at the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, MAHAT at the Ministry of Labor, the Technological College of Be’er Sheva, and VISHAY, providing participants with comprehensive support throughout their journey — from making Aliyah integrating into the workforce through quality employment.
Guaranteed Placement at VISHAY
Comprehensive Absorption Support and Housing Assistance
Tuition Funding*
*Subject to the eligibility criteria of the Israel Student Authority at the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration.
Gain Paid Work Experience During Your Studies
Advanced Technological Training
Who is the program for?
- Young people from around the world who are eligible for Aliyah, aged 20–27.
- Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria of the Israel Student Authority.
- Applicants holding a high school completion certificate / full matriculation certificate / partial matriculation certificate.
- Successful completion of an admissions interview.
Your Path to Success
Beginner and advanced levels
Technological Hebrew, mathematics, and English
Electronics Engineering
What Will You Study?
Practical Electronics Engineering – Computer Specialization
The program prepares students to serve as the professional link between development engineers and real-world production and operational processes.
About the Technological College of Be’er Sheva
The College is the oldest post-secondary educational institution in the city (founded in 1954) and is considered one of Israel’s largest and most important colleges for practical engineering education.
Experience and Excellence: The College has more than 68,000 graduates, half of whom are practical engineers and technicians.
Recognition: Recipient of the Israeli Minister of Defense Shield Award in 2016 and 2025.
Proven Success: 91% of the College’s graduates work in the profession they studied, demonstrating the quality of the training and its relevance to industry needs.
Partnerships: The College has a strategic partnership with “Kadima Mada – World ORT” and maintains close ties with Israel’s leading industries.
Accommodation at the Ye’elim Absorption Center
The Ye’elim Absorption Center in Be’er Sheva offers new Olim from around the world a warm and supportive first home in Israel, combining accommodation, Hebrew studies, personal guidance, and a welcoming community in the heart of the capital of the Negev. Operating for decades, the center provides a comprehensive absorption framework tailored to each Oleh, with the goal of supporting successful integration into Israeli society and the workforce.
Residents benefit from comfortable subsidized accommodation, Hebrew Ulpan and advanced absorption programs, a diverse multicultural community, personal guidance in employment, education and welfare, as well as a rich variety of social and cultural activities throughout the year.
The center’s strategic location provides convenient access to the Technological College of Be’er Sheva, the leading high-tech park in southern Israel, and numerous employment opportunities, making it an excellent starting point for Olim seeking to pursue their studies, build a professional career, and establish an independent life in Israel.
Be’er Sheva - Israel’s Capital of Opportunities
Be’er Sheva, the capital of the Negev, is a center of higher education, home to a university and three colleges.
Technology Hub: The city has been declared Israel’s cyber capital by the Prime Minister, attracting leading high-tech companies and advanced technology centers.
Vibrant Student Environment: The city is the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 250,000 residents and offers a dynamic community life, a wide range of services, and an ideal living environment for students and new Olim.
Employment and Career at Vishay
Program graduates will be placed in Practical Electronics Engineering positions at Vishay, one of the leading and most established companies in the industry.
High-Tech DNA: Vishay is a leading manufacturer of electronic components operating in 31 countries. Founded by the late Dr. Felix Zandman, a Holocaust survivor, the company represents a remarkable story of innovation, technology, and advanced industry with strong Israeli roots.
A Place to Build Your Future: With approximately 2,100 employees in Israel, across Be’er Sheva, Dimona, and Migdal HaEmek, the company offers employment stability and long-term career opportunities at the heart of the global technology industry.
Your first step into Israeli high-tech starts here
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