Our partners
The work is conducted on three levels
Job seekers and candidates
We help them find suitable jobs and integrate into the job force. We provide them with advice, job connections, and personal guidance to help them thrive and succeed.
Employers in Jerusalem and the Center
Integrating East Jerusalem employees and opening a site in Jerusalem. We specialize in understanding companies' needs and offer customized solutions for integrating employees from East Jerusalem.
Structuring an ecosystem for connecting activity
To connect technological business companies with potential candidates in a range of services – aiming to establish a network of connections between the companies and the candidates, to generate employment opportunities for the candidates and help companies find the most suitable candidates for their business needs.
Distinctive Hi-Tech Building in East Jerusalem
EasTech offers free offices to new or existing companies interested in employing East Jerusalemites in technological fields. The building boasts 100 workstations, meeting rooms, a common kitchen, and training rooms.
There are currently eight companies and another six local startups working in the building, and we expect additional occupancy of the complex to take place soon.
We are proud and excited to unveil our new building that will provide free office space to new or existing companies interested in hiring East Jerusalemites.
This is another important step in bringing the business community closer to East Jerusalem's job seeker community.
The building is located on Salah ad-Din Street in East Jerusalem, a central road that serves as East Jerusalem's main business street. Located nearby are the prestigious American Colony Hotel, the main offices of the Ministry of Justice, the District Court, and St. George's Cathedral.
The building extends over 1,000 meters. The first floor is already set up, while a second floor will be added later.
We recently put out a call to old and new hi-tech companies, as well as to freelancers who need a place where they can sit and work, to check out our EasTech complex, which contains shared work spaces. The offices in the building are provided free of charge to companies who will employ East Jerusalemites.
The Internship Program
TIn 2023 we opened a new internship program for our candidates in cooperation with Sigma - Start for Life, a non-profit association.
As part of the program, we offer companies a unique opportunity to take in interns from a variety of hi-tech fields, at no cost on their part, without risk, and without commitment.
The candidates join the companies for 6 months, during which they receive a stipend from the association and an opportunity to learn and integrate into the industry.
Hiring interns from the program saves the company the time and effort of searching for suitable employees, does not involve employee-employer relationships, and the company is not obligated to employ the interns at the end of the internship.
The first group of interns is already working for several companies in different fields (FE, BE, Application Development) and we believe that some of them will continue to full employment.
In parallel, several other intern positions are still open and we are in the process of filling them.
For those interested in hiring interns, please fill out your details and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Success Stories
Dareen Uda
Customer Success Partner
I graduated from Azrieli College with a BA in Industrial Engineering and Management.
As part of my studies, I worked in a government office as a data analyst and at Azrieli College as a research assistant.
After graduating, I sent my CV to some 50 positions but did not receive many responses. When I did, I did not pass the job interviews.
Through the EasTech program I was given an opportunity to interview for a company after being prepared for the HR interviews and the technological test and acquiring tools on how to cope within the company.
I passed all interviews successfully and began working at Synamedia as a Customer Success Partner.
Ahmed
Software Developer
Computer Science graduate from An-Najah University in Nablus.
After graduating, I applied for many jobs but did not receive a response. Over the course of four years I sent out some 400 resumes but was never invited to an interview.
I worked odd jobs, mainly to help finance the English, Hebrew, and programming courses I took over the years that helped me develop personally and professionally.
I also worked for a year at a hi-tech company in Ramallah but, because of the low salary, I decided to resign and work as a freelance website and application builder.
I joined the EasTech program for high-quality employment for hi-tech and technology graduates and received the opportunity I never had – a chance to interview at a company for the first time – at the large AT&T company.
After preparing for the HR interviews and the technology test, I arrived at the interview better equipped. I passed all the screening stages and received positive feedback from the interviewers. I now work there as a developer.
Jamil
Software Developer
I was accepted into Computer Science studies at Bir Zeit, one of the top universities in the West Bank. I graduated with honors and began looking for a job in the Israeli job market.
I sent out dozens of resumes but was not invited to any interviews.
I heard about this program at a conference I attended. The program team went the extra mile to help get me back on track.
After the program, I received both a job offer and an internship in the Place IL program.
I started off as an intern, and I must have made a good impression because the company decided to hire me officially.
We have dozens such stories...
About Us
The EasTech team is part of the Jerusalem Municipality's Strategy and Innovation Administration.
The team works to foster high-quality employment in East Jerusalem, focusing on university graduates.
We are proud to support East Jerusalem's growth and economic development and to see the positive impact of our activity on the area's residents.
We invite you to join us and be part of creating new employment opportunities and a shared vision of growth and success in East Jerusalem.
Ways to get involved in our activities
Let's make an impact!
Job panel
The goal of the meeting is to expose participants to different jobs in the hi-tech industry and help them understand how each position is reflected in the company or product.
The meeting provides candidates with a deeper understanding of the industry's jobs and requirements, an opportunity to network with key men and women within the industry, and the knowledge needed to make an informed choice regarding their next job.
Interview simulations
(HR and Technical)
The goal of the session is to prepare candidates for job interviews by practicing and receiving feedback that enables them to identify points for improvement and arrive better prepared for job interviews.
The practice provides candidates with interview experience, familiarizes them with common questions, and provides effective techniques for presenting themselves. This bolsters their self-confidence when job hunting and equips them with the skills required to succeed in interviews and find a suitable job.
Tours of hi-tech companies
The tours aim to expose candidates to the world of hi-tech, its various professions and variety of products.
The tours give candidates a close look at the hi-tech work culture and teaches them how they can integrate into it.
They also provide opportunities to network and connect with industry professionals and the possibility of opening doors in the future.
Mentoring Program
The program aims to help East Jerusalem residents integrate into the hi-tech labor market.
The mentors gain a tremendous sense of satisfaction from helping others and contributing to the community. It is also a springboard for their personal and professional growth, helping them improve their skills and gain leadership experience.
The organization benefits from retaining high quality employees, increasing employee satisfaction, and reducing turnover rates as the program helps boost employee productivity and perform better at work.
MeetUps (physical or virtual)
The goal of the meetings is to expose candidates to companies, professions, processes, and employee success stories.
The candidates are given the opportunity to become familiar with different companies, learn about potential career paths, and expand their network of contacts.
The success stories inspire and motivate the candidates.
Hackathon
Candidates get a taste of "real" work, working in a team and finding creative solutions to actual challenges from the field in a dynamic and inspiring atmosphere.
It is also an excellent opportunity to locate talent and discover innovative and creative solutions to the challenges faced by companies.
Individual coaching – drawing up CVs
Individual guidance in the process of writing professional and accurate resumes aimed at technological jobs.
The support helps increase the chances of obtaining desirable jobs and provides candidates with confidence throughout the recruitment process.
Individual coaching – job interviews
The coaching allows candidates to identify points for improvement and hone their interview skills.
The coaching helps candidates feel more confident going to job interviews and equips them with the necessary tools to succeed.
WorkShops
Group workshops for job seekers in the technological field.
Candidates receive tools and gain skills to improve their job search process.
They learn effective resume writing techniques, harness the power of LinkedIn to create connections and job opportunities, master the art of self-presentation, and develop their connections on social networks.
The Ecosystem activity is supported by the Jerusalem Foundation
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