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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
Technology Education in IsraelTechnology Education in Israel
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