How Israeli Combat Veterans Are Fast-Tracking Into High-Paying Tech Careers
For thousands of Israeli combat veterans, the battlefield is just the beginning. Through the Tech Warriors program, former soldiers are transitioning into lucrative careers in cybersecurity, software development, and other high-demand tech fields—all without prior experience.
The Tech Warriors Program: A Gateway to Tech Careers
The Tech Warriors program, Israel's leading technology career accelerator for discharged combat soldiers, offers intensive training and job placement. The boot camp–style initiative prepares veterans in three to eight months for roles in:
- Cybersecurity
- Software Development
- DevOps
- Network Administration
- Salesforce
Graduates have secured positions at top firms like Check Point, Rafael, Radware, Israel Aerospace Industries, and Matrix.
Success Stories and Impact
Since its launch, over 2,000 veterans have completed the program, with 65% now working in tech roles—most without prior experience. The program has been a game-changer, with 57% of participants stating they wouldn’t have pursued tech training otherwise.
Key Benefits:
- Up to 80% tuition coverage
- Monthly living stipends
- Additional scholarships
Unique Strengths of Combat Veterans
Program director Shuli Shir highlights the unique qualities veterans bring to the tech industry:
"Combat veterans bring resilience, leadership, accountability, and teamwork. This program turns those traits into real-world assets. It’s not just a career change—it’s a game-changer, both personally and economically."
The program also adapts to Israel’s security situation, offering flexible schedules for those called to reserve duty.
Transformative Outcomes
Graduates like Hadar Yechiya, now a security operations center analyst at Computech, share their success stories:
"I had zero tech background, but now I’m in a role I love, with a clear career path. This program gave me that."
Maor Barantz, a DevOps and cloud engineer at NESS, balanced coursework with reserve service:
"It was tough, but thanks to the program’s support, I finished with honors and landed a job I’m proud of."
Eligibility and Enrollment
The program is open to:
- Combat soldiers discharged within the past five years
- Active reservists or lone soldiers discharged up to 10 years ago
Enrollment for the Summer 2025 session is now open.
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