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Mamram

Operates in: Supplemental Education and Support Organizations

Bridging Social Divides Empowerment Education Technology


	About the Project Machshava Tova has constructed the Mamram program intended to increase the chances of teenagers from low socio-economic backgrounds being accepted to the IDF's technological units. more Why this Project is important The Mamram is the technological unit of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), which specializes in using computers to help soldiers in the field and to gather intelligence. Knowledge of basic computer skills is a major component of one's potential acceptance into this unit. Children from low socio-economic backgrounds are woefully under-represented in this unit because of their lack of knowledge. Their financial situation does not allow them access to a computer in the home and this prevents many of them from even applying to the Mamram unit. more What the project achieves The Mamram program takes place during grades 11 & 12. Principals and teachers of local high schools are contacted to help identify potential students. Those accepted into the program meet once a week for two hours. The program includes: ► learning advanced computer skills, basic English & programming skills ► preparation for the battery of tests teenagers face when first enlisting in the IDF as a pre-requisite for entrance into the Mamram unit ► students visit the army's Mamram unit, hi-tech companies and hear from hi-tech executives There are 4 main objectives which the program hopes to accomplish: 1) Motivate the students to work harder at school as a way of bettering their future 2) Opening a whole new set of possibilities they never knew existed 3) Ending a life of poverty for the students Graduates of the Mamram unit are highly recruited by hi-tech companies, where starting salaries are far above the average 4) Raise their self-esteem & allow them to realize their full potential more


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Purchase of 15 workbooks for course participants

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Transportation expenses for 10 students over 2 years


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