Reducing the Shortage of Engineers in Israel

In today's fast-paced changing world, increasing the relevance of engineering education is key to increasing enrollment and ensuring skilled human-capital contributing to Israel's economic resilience.

Prof. Ami Moyal

President

The Problem & The Solution

The Problem

Israel's robust technology sector and cutting-edge innovations require a steady influx of skilled engineers and software developers. However, the country currently faces a shortage of approximately 13,000 professionals in these fields.

Israel's robust technology sector and cutting-edge innovations require a steady influx of skilled engineers and software developers. However, the country currently faces a shortage of approximately 13,000 professionals in these fields.

The Solution

Increase the relevance of engineering education to create value for students and their future employers - thus increasing enrollment demand.

Increase the relevance of engineering education to create value for students and their future employers - thus increasing enrollment demand.

Closing the Engineering Gap

As a leading public academic institution, Afeka College plays a crucial role not only in the personal and professional development of our students but also in providing the "Start-Up Nation" with innovative human capital.

Over the past several years, Afeka has pioneered strategic institute-wide transformation, enhancing the relevance of the educational process we provide our students. The main mission has been to prepare each and every Afeka student for successful…

This increased relevance of the educational process has created significant value for students, leading to a dramatic surge in demand and enrollment. Within six years, Afeka's student body has grown by nearly 50%, significantly expanding Israel's engineering talent pool.

With the current campus operating at maximum capacity, Afeka's impending move to a larger new campus will contribute to its ability to grow further, addressing the shortage of skilled professionals and sustaining Israel's position as a global leader in innovation and technology.