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Its a new Tech Gap year in Israel and it starts now, want to join it?

Want to know what you can gain from a year in Israel on Big Idea @ Aardvark Israel? A year of experience in the Tech world, maturity, independence, & more. Its a new Tech Gap year in Israel and it starts now, do you want to join it?

BIG IDEA Gap Year @ Aardvark Israel is an exciting partnership program bringing together the best of two top organization: Big Idea, a leader in technology education, and Aardvark Israel, a leader in gap year programs.

BIG IDEA @ Aardvark Israel provides participants intensive hi-tech training, professional internships, and a one-of-a-kind Startup Nation experience! It is the ideal choice for anyone looking to boost their career in technology while also having an immersive, educational experience in Israel. BIG IDEA @ Aardvark Israel is an exciting partnership program bringing together the best of two top notch organizations: Big Idea, a leader in technology education, and Aardvark Israel, a leader in gap year programs. Participants will enjoy the benefits of being part of a selective group of technology-minded peers while also being a part of the larger, diverse community of of students who are participating in all of Aardvark Israel’s other existing programs.

During the first semester students will be immersed in a hands-on technology course in Jerusalem where they will gain all the skills necessary to become a front-end developer, earning an official developer certification, and gaining resume-ready skills. Continuing to Tel Aviv in the second semester, students will intern alongside Israelis at leading startups. Throughout the whole year, participants will also go on weekly field trips around Israel, have the opportunity to earn up to 21 university credits in Hebrew and other relevant electives, participate in extracurricular activities, and more!  One of the highlights of the program will be in January when students participate in “Impact Month” – a month-long hackathon to design an app for a non-profit organization in Tel Aviv – an opportunity to use the skills learned to make a different for a community in need.

So what will you gain from this program? Become A Front-End & Mobile Apps Developers,You’ll get the coding skills that are required in creating web and mobile apps. Impress friends, family, and future employers by creating your very own mobile application.

Course includes: HTML5, Javascript and CSS, AngularJS ,UI/UX techniques ,Android  development , Introduction to server side, databases and more

An Impact month which is a in fact A month-long Hacathon
Make a social change and develop digital solutions to influence people’s lives. Upon completion of the tech course, you’ll get to experience the same road to innovation as any other start-up entrepreneurs, while developing apps that will be used by a deserving non-profit organization. This is your chance to give back to the community, while gaining valuable work experience.
This past year, BIG IDEA participants worked with the Carasso Science Park, creating innovative apps to help solve complicated, real-world problems.

You will get Internships:

What will you gain in 4 months of internship in Israel? your first work experience in the Start-Up Nation! so you can use your technological skills in a real and challenging environment.                                                                                                                           You can also Network with Israeli Hi-tech developers and incredible entrepreneurs, Build up your resume and Experience working in an office environment in Israel.

For more information: https://aardvarkisrael.com/tech-track/

About the Author
I'm an entrepreneur with vast experience in leading educational initiatives and am passionate about bringing new ideas to life. The opportunity to make an impact through innovation and technology is my every-day motivation. I was gifted with the skill to naturally build great relationships and networks, which translates to business opportunities and international partnerships. Currently, I’m building the future of online enrichment education at Clickto, while supporting multiple non-profits as a board member. Clickto is a young start-up reshaping the world of online enrichment education. As the Co-Founder, I'm focused on building the business side of the company, on our path to make a large-scale impact worldwide. Since 2014, I have been active in making an impact on youth worldwide through BIGIDEA, together with my partner Dotan Tamir. BIGIDEA is a leading organization in Israel and in the Jewish communities around the world delivering incredible non-formal educational experiences in the fields of innovation, STEM, and digital creativity. Through my network in the US, we have branched out to many new locations in the New York metro area, Chicago, DC, and Houston. I hold an MBA in Business from TLV university. I was the founder and CEO of Lafayette, a leading toy distributor with a mission to impact youth learning. Part of my success stories at Lafayette was the exclusive distribution licenses for brands such as Disney, Power Rangers, Ninja Turtles, Looney Tunes, and more. I have developed the business strategy, marketing, and sales operations and brought the company to generate 25M in annual sales.
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