MK Yoel Hasson, chairman of the lobby for the integration of the ultra-Orthodox (haredi) sector in the job market toured the ultra-Orthodox world on Thursday (6 September 2012) in order to increase his familiarly with the sector. He was accompanied by Hanoch Rogoziniski a student in the “Matzpen” Project, his consultant on legislation and coordinator of the Knesset lobby. During the tour, MK Hasson met with key staff people in Bnei Brak and graduates of the Shahar program. He was guest of honor at the conclusion of a preliminary course given at the Ma’alot employment center  and visited the employment centers sponsored by the JDC- Israel, the offices of i-rox, a software developer, and  BDO, both companies that employ ultra-Orthodox women.

 

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