The Israeli government, responding to the country’s incrasing need for qualified social workers, will offer a special orientation course this fall for those interested in emigrating to Israel.
The course, scheduled to begin in September and last eight months, is open to individuals with a master’s degree in social work, according to Yitzhak Ganor, acting director of the Israel Aliyah Center.
“The program is designed to place immigrant social workers on the same footing as their Israeliborn counterparts by acquainting them with the practice of their profession in Israel,” Ganor said.
“Participants also will have had the benefit of meeting a good number of contacts, in part, through field placements with social agencies.” The course includes a five-month Hebrew ulpan for those requiring further study in the language. There will also be up to four months of lectures about the profession and practical work experience through field placements.
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