Historically, Haredi men have entered the Israeli workforce in relatively low numbers, and women—particularly religious women—have lagged in their participation in high-tech professions. But the Jerusalem College of Technology is changing the game on these fronts, helping to create a more inclusive, balanced, and harmonious Israeli society.

Israel’s high-tech sector is expanding so rapidly that there is a perpetual shortage of engineers. That shortage also means that these jobs are well-paid. By providing new, highly educated entrants into that workforce, we are helping drive Israel’s economic engine.

JCT provides all of its students with a learning environment that simultaneously accommodates their religious lifestyle and focuses on subjects that lead to professional career development. JCT’s placement statistics are currently at 93%.

With women, and particularly religious women, this bucking of stereotypes is even more stark.  JCT’s computer science department is among the largest in Israel and 53% of its students are women. 19% of the women studying computer science in all of Israel are students at JCT.

By helping religious men and women defy stereotypes, JCT is writing a new story for Israeli society. With the proposed Tal Campus, that story gets an exciting new chapter.

Where the start-up nation starts up

Over its nearly 50 years of operation, JCT (aka Machon Lev) has contributed to Israel, both by producing high quality engineering and management professionals and by enhancing employment opportunities. JCT graduates have established over 100 companies, including some of Jerusalem’s most successful start-ups. 

JCT students and alumni have played a prominent role in serving their country either through the IDF or National Service. JCT alumni and faculty have spearheaded projects critically important to Israel’s national security, receiving prestigious awards for excellence from the IDF Chief of Staff and the Ministry of Defence.  R&D at JCT and
has led to major advances in fields ranging from cyber security to medical technology and driving safety. 

JCT is committed to Israel’s continued growth and expansion, by providing solutions to Israel’s academic, economic and social needs.