Twelfth-grade students at Ulpanat AMIT Givat Shmuel recently welcomed the head of a special national service program aimed at gifted young women.
Yossi Tsuria, who manages the national service’s “Carmel 6000” initiative, came to the ulpana to speak with the students about the innovative program, in which volunteers contribute to society by writing applications and brainstorming solutions for problems that affect disadvantaged populations.
National and civil service volunteers make up the core of the program, and they work with experienced high-tech professionals or volunteers from abroad.
Nahal, one of the 12th-graders who attended the talk, said that the program provides an opportunity to volunteer in a field that makes a difference for Israeli society. “Girls receive full training and extensive knowledge in the field of computers, while developing entrepreneurial skills and providing assistance in the development of vital projects,” she said.
Chanit Freshtand, principal of the ulpana, said that Tsuria’s visit was part of the school’s effort to educate its girls to make meaningful contributions to Israeli society. “I believe that every girl who takes part in Carmel 6000 will realize her abilities by making a significant contribution to the state,” she said.
