Creating a Future
Creating a Future
Creating a Future is a transitional program that introduces high school students with disabilities to the job opportunities available to them on completion of their studies.
By providing hands-on experience in the competitive job market, the students are supported in the development of their identity as future members of the workforce. The program focuses on the acquisition of broad vocational skills through personal and professional support.
Furthermore, it introduces the participants to additional post-education programs, such as military or national service, and continuing education, according to each person’s preference.
Zero Project Award
In 2020, the Creating a Future transitional program received the Essel Foundation’s prestigious international Zero Project Award. Each year, the Zero Project focuses on the most innovative programs worldwide for people with disabilities.
The program is open to special education school students and students in public school inclusive classes completing their final year of high school (ages 16 – 21).
The program was initiated by the Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs with the development and professional guidance of Dr. Shelly Nordheim and Dr. Mina Raz and in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and local municipalities. For the last decade, the program is operated by Israel Elwyn.
The Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs’ Administration for People with Disabilities via regional municipalities.
Jerusalem & Southern Israel Branch
- Jerusalem and surrounding areas
- 02-6501130
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- Naama Sompolinsky
Jerusalem & Southern Israel Branch
- Southern Israel area
- 08-6421130
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- Dorit Abdu
Elwyn El-Quds Branch
- 02-6294603
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- Manar Zamamery
Haifa and Northern Israel Branch
- 052-6024473
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- Sharon Barazani
The Sharon and Central Israel Branch
- 052-6023334
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- Ayala Atedgi