Dr. Tal Lotan

Manufacturers' Association of Israel

November 2011

• GDP ($Billion) 241• Population (Million) 7.8 • GDP per capita ($) 28,500• Foreign Trade (% of GDP) 75% • Total Exports (% of GDP) 37%• Unemployment (Q2/2011) 5.4%

• Share of business sectors 72% • Industry share of business sector 21%• Employees 350,000

• Main branches: Chemicals, Electronics & Food

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The Israeli Economy - 2011 Facts & Figures

The Manufacturers' Association of Israel

Characteristics of the Israeli Industry in the Coming Decade

Sophisticated and innovative industry - demand cultivating skills in

initiative, creativity and original thinking

Shortening "life span" of technical generations - demand study and

continuous updating of knowledge throughout a career

Multi-disciplinary character of products - demand expertise and skill in

team work

Globalization– demand English as a work language & culture studies

Entrance of new branches along with changes in existing branches –

demand updating the curricula

Technology Education In IsraelTechnology Education In Israel

A wide range of subjects:

science-based subjects through technological subjects

to occupational subjects

108,000 students (10th -12th ) supervisedby the Ministry of Education

13,000 students under the Apprenticeship Law (“Dual System”) - supervised by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labour

“VET constitutes the most significant engine for achieving the EU’s goal to become the world’s leading knowledge-based economy in 2020” (OECD Resolution 2004)

In the world –reforms adapting to economy’s needs in cooperation with employers

* Report of Knesset’s Research & Science Center on subject of VET, March 2008

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Students rate in technology education – world comparison

Since end of 70s: No. of students in technology stream dropped from 52%-37%

From 2003 – 2007, 35% drop in budget of technology education

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The continual cuts in the technical training lead do a shortage of thousands of industrial workers in technical professions

The Manufacturers’ Association of Israel has in recent years taken active steps towards

Changing Government Policy of Technology Education

A FUNDAMENTAL GOVERNMENT PLAN IS NEEDED TO PROMOTE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION IN ISRAEL

Attracting young generation to Israeli industry

Significant increase in number of students in technology streams

Update the curricula to the market needs

Massive investment in advanced workshops

Training and further education of teachers of technology subjects

Changing image and marketing of technology education

Setting up a public council to promote technology education

So what needs to be done?So what needs to be done?

TAASIYEDA - MAI’s Non-profit Educational Body

in cooperation with Ministry of Education

Active among 120,000 students annually

Attracting young generation to Israeli Industry-Exposure to Industry

Attracting young generation to Israeli Industry-Exposure to Industry

Tours of industry, Research & Final projects,

Courses to train hundreds of teachers; Development of study and enrichment programs

for teachers.Diverse activities at training center

“Manager adopts Manager”

Tours of industry, Research & Final projects,

Courses to train hundreds of teachers; Development of study and enrichment programs

for teachers.Diverse activities at training center

“Manager adopts Manager”

Joint program undertaking of Ministry of Education , IDF, Technology Education net

schools and MAI

Technician’s Diploma & matriculation (at the end of 12th Grade)

Subjects needed by industry 10,000 students (100 schools) Incorporation of army / teacher-soldiers Continued study towards practical

engineer’s diploma "Adoption” by industry Completed courses show impressive

results

INCREASE IN NUMBERS OF STUDENTS IN TECHNOLOGY STREAMS

INCREASE IN NUMBERS OF STUDENTS IN TECHNOLOGY STREAMS

Scholarships to outstanding students funded by Israel Prize to Industry

“TOV –Technician & Matriculation

“This project gives new significance to technology education - the connection to the army, industry and college make the studies relevant and applicable” (Principal, Ort Gutman High School, Netanya)

What Next?

SIGNIFICANT GROWTH OF PROGRAM

ACTIVATING ADDITIONAL ATTRACTIVE PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS

INCREASE IN NUMBERS OF STUDENTS IN TECHNOLOGY STREAMS

INCREASE IN NUMBERS OF STUDENTS IN TECHNOLOGY STREAMS

TOV students visit El-Op

TOV –Technician & Matriculation

Investment in Advanced Practical Workshops

Investment in Advanced Practical Workshops

High school students Professional training for adults Workers from industry teachers in technology education Industry’s involvement in running

the program (study plan, teaching/training)

Setting up centers rich in technology and for practice and VET training for varied age groups (CNC, Robotics, Electronics)

TRAINING TEACHERS FOR TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONTRAINING TEACHERS FOR TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

Exposure to advanced technologies

MAI Initiative –20 leading companies – 60 teachers

120 hours – recognized as continuing education benefit

Teachers’ Course at Electricity Corp.

Teachers’ Course at AVCO Industry

Establishing a Public Council for Technology Education

Establishing a Public Council for Technology Education

Establishing a public council for technology education in cooperation with: Ministry of Education, Ministry of Industry, Trade & Labor,

MAI, Academia, Trade Unions & IDF

Aims of the Council: Determining strategy and policy Determining operative plans for advancing technology education Promoting research relating to technology education

Defining future directions – subjects and future skills

Changing the image of technology education

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION

¡Muchas Gracias!

Tal Lotan

tall@industry.org.il