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Israel's Tech Crisis: Few Jobs for 6,500 Graduates

7/21/2025

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Israel's high-tech sector saw only 360 junior hires last year, despite 6,500 annual graduates.
Job seekers in high-tech surged from 7,000 in January 2019 to 15,000 by April 2025, indicating a crisis.
Companies are offshoring jobs and favoring experienced talent, worsening prospects for early-career workers.
AI adoption and hiring slowdowns limit opportunities, with 38% of tech layoffs impacting junior employees.
Some firms are launching training programs to help juniors enter the workforce.

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Story summary

Israel's high-tech sector saw only 360 junior hires last year, despite 6,500 annual graduates.
Job seekers in high-tech surged from 7,000 in January 2019 to 15,000 by April 2025, indicating a crisis.
Companies are offshoring jobs and favoring experienced talent, worsening prospects for early-career workers.
AI adoption and hiring slowdowns limit opportunities, with 38% of tech layoffs impacting junior employees.
Some firms are launching training programs to help juniors enter the workforce.