Integration of Ethiopian Immigrants

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Integration of Ethiopian Immigrants In the Work
Place
Work
Ruth Yaron-Ambaya Senior Program Manager, TEVET
JDC-Israel
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Overview of the Population Ethiopian Community

• Over 85,000 individuals
• Heterogeneous
• An agricultural background
• Minimal education

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Employment of Ethiopian Immigrants of Working Age
MEN
WOMEN
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Rate of Employment of Men Women Aged 31-54
According to Years of Residency
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Breadwinners in Households
TOTAL - Ethiopian
TOTAL - Israelis
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Barriers to Employment

• Cultural differences
• Low level of education and hebrew language
  proficiency
• Little familiarity with technology
• Unfamiliarity with employment norms in western
  society
• Lack of social network
• Discrimination

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Models for Integration in the Work Force
An analysis of successful models identified a
number of important elements

• Process
• Continuum
• Differential
• Comprehensive
• Culture-Sensitive Approach

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Employability

• Work readiness
• Soft Skills
• On The Job-Work Experience

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Job Placement

• Locating jobs and matching employees to the
  workplace
• Personal assistance

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Retention

• Long-Term
• Mediation
• Accompaniment
• Personal and group support

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Social Mobility

• Vocational Training
• Education
• On The Job Training

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Entrepreneurship as Alternative To Employment
Development

• Skills Development
• Business Management

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Employers

• Affirmative action
• Guidance
• Changing perceptions