Level Up

Career Advancement Program for Ethiopian-Israeli Women

Professional Mentoring

Tailored guidance from professionals to advance career and working conditions.

Practical Tools

Develop hands-on skills for success and growth in today’s workforce.

Personalized Approach

Personalized pathways tailored to each student’s goals, aspirations, and talents.

Level Up pairs undergraduate and graduate degree holders at different phases of their careers with successful women professionals for a nine-month mentorship. Participant career advancement goals may include (among others) opening a business, attaining a certain position/rank in their field, gaining a specific skill, negotiating a better contract, or just ‘working smarter’ and more successfully in their current position. To date, four cohorts have completed the mentorship, totalling 48 participants .Participation in the program is conditional upon a preliminary interview with the program director, Dr. Esti Bar-El.

Program fee: 500 NIS.

A one-time scholarship of 1,000 NIS will be awarded upon completion of the program.

Program components:

Weekly Zoom meeting with an experienced mentor in a relevant professional field
Monthly group workshop on career development

Program Staff

Dr. Esti Bar-El

Director of Academic Advancement, Nishmat Ethiopian College and Level Up Programs

Sinayet Mekare

Recruitment and Level Up Coordinator

Alumnae Testimonials

״I first got to know Nishmat five years ago, and since then my path has been closely connected to this amazing program. My mentor is Blaynesh Zabadia, who works in the Foreign Ministry. Before my first meeting with Blaynesh, I was quite apprehensive about the field of diplomacy and the Foreign Ministry, as I didn’t feel knowledgeable enough to pursue it. My lack of information about the field concerned me and caused a lack of confidence in my ability to achieve my career goals. During those meetings, Blaynesh helped me get organized and understand exactly what was needed — and what wasn’t — to be accepted for positions related to the Foreign Ministry. Thanks to the program, a lasting connection was formed between my mentor and me, which continues even after the program ends. This is a gift every woman would want to advance her career.״

Aletchin Tameriyat

״The program helped me understand what I truly want to pursue, to look inward, and ask myself whether I feel fulfilled in the career I’m in. It helped me uncover my abilities and, most importantly, gave me tools to balance career and motherhood.״

Hagit Nega

״Throughout this journey, I discovered new horizons within myself and became aware of a deep desire to grow and make the most of my knowledge and skills. With the personal guidance and professional training I received, a new vision for my career took shape before my eyes, and I courageously decided to make a change, moving from an elementary school to a middle school. This process was challenging but fascinating. I feel that my mentor’s unwavering support and wisdom became the foundation of my personal and professional growth throughout the program. Together, we navigated challenges, celebrated successes, and explored things in depth״

Yaffit Anyesh Dar

For Details or Registration

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