Good news for Haredi men: Pre-academic preparatory course for eligible men - free, at the Jerusalem Haredi College.
The preparatory program, which will open in early July 2014, will focus on basic studies in preparation for degree studies and will be held in the evenings.
Many Haredim who want to enter the job market discover that they lack knowledge in basic areas such as English and mathematics, subjects that are most needed in the world of work. This deficiency makes it difficult for them to begin academic studies and support their families with dignity.
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The Haredi College in Jerusalem has long recognized the difficulty and need for preliminary studies, and for the seventh year, they have been opening a special, professional preparatory program that will give students practical tools and the possibility of a quick, efficient, and smooth entry into the job market.
The preparatory studies will last about a year and will include necessary subjects such as English, mathematics and more, fields that are needed in the job market and in the world of degrees. The studies will be conducted in complete separation, with content adjusted, and will take place in the afternoons and evenings, in order to allow people who study at the kollel or those who are already working, to study and earn money without harming their household income.
The college administration is praising the great response to the upcoming men's preparatory school, saying that it indicates a real and current need for acquiring basic knowledge. "In an era when family livelihoods are becoming more complex than ever," the college says, "the preparatory school and the degree that follow are a safe springboard into the world of work. We at the college are doing everything we can to ensure that every student can safely enter the job market with a practical toolbox and maximum knowledge.".
It should be noted that the degrees of the Jerusalem Haredi College are highly sought after in the labor market. The degrees are awarded by leading universities - Bar Ilan University and Ben Gurion University, and open a real gateway to the world of employment for their graduates.
In order to join the preparatory school, no prior knowledge is required. The studies are fully subsidized by funds that promote employment in the Haredi sector, allowing everyone the opportunity to support their family with dignity.
