Our vision
Empowering young talented Arabs by integrating them into the Israeli Hi-Tech industry
رؤيتنا
Fursa is a non-profit organization that operates under the aegis of The Portland Trust, which aims to promote the economic development of the social periphery in Israel by initiating programs that integrate under-represented youngsters into quality employment in the hi-tech industry.
Our story
قصة فرصة
The Portland Trust established Fursa in 2020 to address the underemployment of outstanding Arab engineers and STEM graduates. The program targets high-achieving Arab BSc computer science graduates who face unique challenges in securing entry-level positions in the industry, such as geographical barriers, a lack of relevant networks and role models, and less practical experience. Despite these obstacles, Fursa candidates are driven to prove themselves.
Fursa provided a supportive pathway for high-achieving Arab BSc Computer Science graduates to obtain skilled tech employment. Selected participants underwent training in high-demand technologies and soft skills.
Fursa's dedication to their success paid off, as over 92% of the participants were placed in leading tech companies as junior developers, a position that was previously inaccessible to them. In just two years, Fursa had become a true gateway to opportunity for young Arab talent, transforming lives and breaking down barriers in the process.
Meet the team
الطّاقم
Maya Iron, CEO
Maya Iron joined Fursa as the CEO with over 20 years of experience in several senior HR roles in global hi-tech companies. She is a subject-matter expert in talent acquisition, organizational development and talent management. Prior to joining Fursa, Maya served as Global Learning and Development Director at SolarEdge.
Sagy Galor, CTO
Sagy Galor joined Fursa as the CTO with over 20 years of experience as a software engineer, solution architect and an innovation expert in the hi-tech sector.
Prior to joining Fursa, Sagy served as a Futriest and Innovation lead at Amdocs.
Sagy holds a BS.c degree in Computer Science from the Academic College of TelAviv-Yafo, and an M.A in Philosophy, Summa Cum Laude, from Tel-Aviv University
Rona Abdalnabi, Talent Acquisition Manager
Rona joined the Fursa team as a talent-acquisition specialist with four years of experience in recruiting for intermediate and senior-level positions, in addition to extensive experience in developing employer relationships and career consulting.
Prior to joining Fursa, Rona served as senior recruitment consultant at ManpowerGroup Israel.
Rona holds a B.A and M.A degree in Human Resource, from Haifa University
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