Sapir Technological College and Intel officially opened two classes for Mechatronics for Practical Mechanical Engineers. This new, two-year course will provide graduates with the required skills to work at Intel and the machinery industry.
Sapir and Intel have been working in partnership for many years, creating training programs that offer a gateway to good jobs and growth opportunities for both the local Negev and national Israeli economy.
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From Trauma to Resilience
Tens of thousands of Israeli soldiers have seen combat in the Gaza Strip since last October, but not all of them leave the war behind when they come back home. Many suffer combat and operational stress, reactions that could lead to PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and even suicide.
Now, cutting edge research by Dr. Leah Shelef, Dean of the School of Social Work at Sapir College, is seeking the most effective way to treat – and prevent – these dangerous outcomes.
Rebuilding the Envelope: Sapir Leads the Way
While Israel considers how to revitalize the devastated communities of Hevel Tkuma / Gaza Envelope, Sapir Academic College has just taken the first step.
Sapir, the academic nerve center of the entire Western Negev, will devote most of its NIS 200 million in government rehabilitation funding to scholarships, enabling more students from diverse backgrounds to study in the region. Its flagship initiative will be free tuition for all first-year students.