MeGo - הכשרת חרדים להייטק

What MeGo - הכשרת חרדים להייטק does

MeGo (מיגו) is a nationwide vocational training program that prepares Haredi (ultra-Orthodox Jewish) men in Israel for careers in engineering and technology. It operates eight technical tracks — Software Development (with DevOps), Mechanical Engineering (with Mechatronics), Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineering, Medical Instrumentation Engineering, and Building Engineering — delivered through partnerships with accredited technological colleges מכללת אתגר and מכללת אורט and certified by מה"ט (the Government Institute for Technological Training). Each program comprises approximately 1,900–2,400 academic hours and concludes with a final project or internship.

The program is operated by עמותת ק.מ.ח (Keren Kemach), a nonprofit established in 2007 to advance Haredi employment, with MeGo itself referenced as a distinct program brand since 2022. Training is fully subsidized — no tuition is charged — and students receive monthly stipends of 600–1,500 ILS, plus an interest-free 'anchor loan' of up to 40,000 ILS. Delivery is exclusively in-person across seven Israeli cities (Jerusalem, Bnei Brak, Beit Shemesh, Ashdod, Haifa, Betar Illit, Be'er Sheva) in a male-only religious environment. Recruitment runs through a community-led funnel: online registration, a computerized diagnostic, a personal suitability call, and a structured interview process.

Revenue mechanics are nonprofit in nature: funding flows from philanthropic donors, Israeli government employment programs, and industry partners rather than tuition. The program is anchored by an employer network that includes Google, Rafael, WIX, Amdocs, Comm-IT, Earnix, DatAlign, Bizz Technologies, and Retail Innovation, whose executives serve as mentors, instructors, and direct hirers of graduates. The stated long-term objective is to integrate 2,000 Haredi men into tech, engineering, and technology industries; hundreds of graduates are already documented as working in those sectors.

Name

MeGo - הכשרת חרדים להייטק

Legal name

MeGo

Website

https://mego.org.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MeGo is an Israeli nonprofit training program that delivers fully subsidized, ~2,000-hour engineering and technology courses to Haredi men across seven cities, preparing them for employment in tech, defense, and engineering through accredited college partnerships and an industry employer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM), IT, Systems & Tools Onboarding (Access, Apps, Security Basics) (EDABAOAE), Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE)

Keywords

• Vocational training programs
• Technical engineering education
• Workforce development services
• Software development training
• Subsidized tech training

Headquarters

HQ city

Jerusalem

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government-subsidized training delivery: MeGo is operated through עמותת ק.מ.ח (Keren Kemach), a nonprofit established in 2007 to advance Haredi employment. Training is fully subsidized, with students receiving monthly stipends (800-1500 ILS for morning track; 600 ILS for evening track) funded through philanthropy, government programs, and industry partners. No tuition is charged to students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MeGo delivers fully subsidized technical and engineering training programs to Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) men in Israel, preparing them for careers in software development, mechanical, electrical, electronics, automotive, refrigeration/HVAC, medical instrumentation, and building engineering. The program operates through the Keren Kemach nonprofit foundation in partnership with accredited colleges, combining preparatory foundation courses in English and mathematics with specialized technical tracks totaling approximately 2,000 academic hours. Training is delivered in person at seven Israeli campuses, fully subsidized with monthly living stipends, and leads to official מה"ט engineering technician certifications with industry mentorship and job placement support.

Product overview

MeGo is a nationwide training program that prepares Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) men for careers in engineering and technology. The program operates through עמותת ק.מ.ח (Kama Charitable Association) and offers eight distinct technical training tracks: Software Development (with DevOps specialization), Mechanical Engineering (with Mechatronics), Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineering, Medical Instrumentation Engineering, and Building Engineering. Programs are delivered in partnership withORT and Atag colleges, with industry collaboration and mentorship. All programs are approved by מה'ט (Government Institute for Technological Training) and lead to official engineering technician certifications. The training is provided at no tuition cost, with living stipends available, and includes job placement support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Software Development (פיתוח תוכנה) A software development training program with DevOps specialization, covering programming, computer architecture, databases, networking, security, cloud infrastructure (AWS), and mobile app development. The program includes approximately 1,950 academic hours and is designed for Haredi men seeking careers as software developers and DevOps engineers.
• Mechanical Engineering (הנדסאי מכונות) A mechanical engineering training program with mechatronics specialization, covering electricity, electronics, mechanics, robotics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and smart systems. Includes approximately 2,000 academic hours plus a 304-hour final project, preparing Haredi men for mechatronics and mechanical engineering roles.
• Automotive Engineering (הנדסאי רכב) An automotive engineering training program covering mechanics, electricity, control systems, diagnostics, and electric and hybrid vehicles. Includes approximately 1,904 academic hours plus a 304-hour internship or final project, preparing graduates for roles in the modern automotive industry.
• Electrical Engineering (הנדסאי חשמל) An electrical engineering training program covering electrical circuits, digital systems, safety standards, power systems, programming, and analog electronics. Includes licensed electrician certification from מה"ט, preparing graduates for electrical engineering and installation roles.
• Electronics Engineering (אלקטרוניקה) An electronics engineering training program covering electrical and electronic circuits, control systems, microprocessors, data communications, and electronic systems design. Includes approximately 2,166 academic hours plus a 250-hour final project, with emphasis on practical lab work and direct industry connections.
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineering (הנדסאי קירור ומיזוג אוויר) A refrigeration and HVAC engineering training program covering thermodynamics, electrical theory, cooling systems, heat load calculation, control systems, programmable controllers, and fluid mechanics. Includes approximately 2,176 academic hours plus an 80-hour final project, preparing graduates for HVAC engineering roles in large buildings, server farms, and industrial facilities.
• Medical Instrumentation Engineering (הנדסאי מכשור רפואי) A medical instrumentation engineering training program covering electronics, medical systems, imaging technologies, nuclear medicine, cardiology, ventilation systems, and clinical practice. Includes approximately 2,436 academic hours plus a 500-hour final project, preparing graduates for roles maintaining and operating advanced medical equipment.
• Building Engineering (הנדסאי בניין) A building engineering training program covering structural design, construction management, supervision, cost estimation, and construction technology. Includes approximately 2,253 academic hours plus a 300-hour final project, preparing graduates for construction site management and supervision roles.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of Haredi graduates employed in tech, engineering, construction, electrical, and defense industries
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• RafaelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRafael partnered with MeGo to train and integrate Haredi men into the defense and technology industries. The collaboration includes curriculum input and mentorship. A former Director of Cyber and ML at Rafael serves as an industry partner and mentor in the program.
• GooglecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoogle is listed as an industry partner supporting MeGo's training program, providing industry expertise and potentially employment pathways for graduates.
• WIXcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIX employs MeGo graduates and provides mentorship and industry connections. A MeGo Cycle A graduate who is a Product Manager at WIX serves as a testimonial and community ambassador.
• Comm-ITcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComm-IT provides mentorship and project opportunities for MeGo students. The Head of Project Management at Comm-IT serves as a mentor in the program.
• EarnixcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarnix actively recruits MeGo graduates. The Director of R&D, Analytics and AI at Earnix has hired two MeGo graduates and attests to their quality.
• DatAligncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDatAlign employs MeGo graduates as software developers and participates in the program's industry network.
• AmdocscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmdocs' CTO volunteers as a math instructor in the MeGo program, contributing teaching expertise and industry credibility.
• Bizz TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBizz Technologies employs a MeGo Cycle C graduate as a backend developer. Listed as an industry partner in the partner section of the website.
• Retail InnovationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRetail Innovation's CEO is an industry partner of MeGo and has 20 years of experience in tech, providing industry advisory and mentorship.
• מכללת אתגר (Atdag College)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtdag College delivers MeGo's engineering programs (software, mechanical, electrical, automotive, building engineering) with professional teaching staff and in collaboration with leading industries.
• מכללת אורט (ORT College)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerORT College delivers MeGo's medical instrumentation and refrigeration/HVAC engineering programs with professional teaching staff and in partnership with leading industries.
• עמותת ק.מ.ח (Keren Kemach)coreOthersKeren Kemach (Kiddush Mahalachat Charedim) is the nonprofit organization that operates MeGo. Founded in 2007, it was established to advance quality employment for the Haredi sector through training programs, business promotion, and innovation initiatives.
• מה"ט - המכון הממשלתי להכשרה טכנולוגיתcoreOthersמה"ט (the Government Institute for Technological Training) is the official certifying body for MeGo's engineering and technician programs. Graduates receive officially recognized diplomas from מה"ט.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ORT Israel Colleges: Network of Israeli technological colleges delivering engineering technician and technology programs (and already a delivery partner for MeGo). Comparable to MeGo in offering מה"ט-aligned engineering tracks; MeGo uses ORT as one of its delivery partners.
• HackerU: Established Israeli tech training provider offering software, cyber, and data courses with employer placement. Comparable to MeGo in training tech talent for Israeli employers, though it serves a broader population and operates on a paid tuition model rather than subsidized.
• John Bryce: Long-standing Israeli IT and professional training institute offering certification and career-track programs across technology domains. Comparable to MeGo in delivering structured technical certifications tied to Israeli employer demand.
• Kinneret Academic College: Israeli academic college offering engineering and technology programs including tracks aligned with industry needs. Comparable to MeGo's engineering and technician training in curriculum depth and Israeli employer alignment.
• Elevation Academy: Israeli tech training/bootcamp offering software development programs with employment placement support. Comparable to MeGo's Software Development track in curriculum focus and employer-driven placement model, though Elevation serves a general population rather than the Haredi niche.
• Jerusalem College of Technology (JCT / Lev Academic Center): Israeli academic institution offering engineering and technology degree programs with significant Haredi enrollment and religious-environment accommodations. Closely comparable to MeGo in serving religious Jewish students entering engineering/tech careers in Israel, though at degree rather than technician level.

Emerging players

• Israel Tech Challenge: Israeli nonprofit training program focused on building tech talent (software, data) for the Israeli job market, with industry employer partnerships. Comparable to MeGo in combining tuition-free training, industry mentorships, and direct placement pathways.

Broad incumbents

• Mamram (IDF Programming School Alumni Network): Alumni network of the Israel Defense Forces' elite programming school, producing large numbers of trained software developers who enter the Israeli tech workforce. Comparable to MeGo as a feeder pipeline of trained talent into Israeli tech employers, though serving a very different population.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/mego-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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