Maglan Friends Foundation
City on the Rise Program
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Advancing social mobility among youth in Israel’s periphery
by encouraging meaningful service in the IDF and guiding them toward pre-military preparatory programs (mechinot).
Advancing social mobility among youth in Israel’s periphery
by encouraging meaningful service in the IDF and guiding them toward pre-military preparatory programs (mechinot).
City on the Rise
Changing Reality
City on the Rise – Changing Reality
The program was developed by the Maglan Alumni Foundation in collaboration with educational professionals and supported by leading Israeli organizations from the business sector.
The City on the Rise program provides long-term mentorship for students in grades 10-12, from participating schools, over a period of three years.
The program is operated in collaboration with municipalities and schools, under the guidance and support of the IDF Personnel Directorate.
The program includes about 20 sessions per year per group of students, along with special events, field trips, and pre-military preparation days.
The program is operated in collaboration with the municipality, the schools, and with the guidance and support of the IDF Human Resources
Directorate (Akers).
The program includes about 20 sessions per year per group of students, along with special events, field trips, and pre-military preparation days.
The sessions with the students take place at the schools in the mornings, in classrooms, during school hours.
The business organizations supporting the program actively participate as well, taking part in training sessions, special events, and the delivery of tools and skill-building activities.
The business organizations supporting the program contribute actively as well by taking part in training sessions, special events, and providing practical tools and essential skills.
The active Maglan Unit is involved in sessions that focus on skill-building, leadership, inspiration, and motivation through soldier meetups, training sessions, workshops, and participation in special events both at the Unit and in Kiryat Malakhi.
The active Maglan Unit is involved in sessions that focus on skill-building, leadership, inspiration, and motivation through soldier meetups, training sessions, workshops, and participation in special events both at the Unit and in Kiryat Malakhi.
Students in the program commit to a full year of activity, totaling approximately 160 volunteer hours, from September until the end of June of the
following year.
Students in the program receive a scholarship covering tuition for one academic year (approximately 12,000 ILS). In return, students commit approximately 160 volunteer hours, from September until the end of June of the following year.
Successful Collaboration and Cooperation with the IDF
Successful Collaboration and Cooperation with the IDF
Assistance with retaking multiple cognitive aptitude tests (DAPAR) to help improve scores and secure better placement.
Close collaboration with the IDF Personnel Directorate, providing three years of mentorship
to pre-enlistment youth, alongside individual feedback to the Personnel Directorate team to identify highly motivated candidates for meaningful service in the IDF.
Everything You Wanted to Know About the Program
Everything You Wanted to Know
About the Program
Program graduates enlisted in combat roles.
Program graduates went on to attend pre-military preparatory programs.
The average DAPAR score increased from 44 to 50.
Of the students demonstrated
high motivation for
military service.
City on the Rise Program: Numbers and Results
City on the Rise Scholarship for the Unit Alumni
City on the Rise Scholarship for the Unit Alumni
Scholarship application Timeline
July
Interviews:
August
Program Duration:
September - June
*Detailed information will be published via the Maglan Foundation’s communication channels in early July.
Scholarship Eligibility & Terms:
- The scholarships are designated for the Unit alumni, beginning or currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs.
- Priority will be given to alumni who completed full service in the Unit as combat or support soldiers.
- Receiving the scholarship is conditional upon valid proof of enrollment and tuition payment to the educational institution for the upcoming semester.
- Scholarships will be awarded to institutions recognized by the Foundation and Mifal HaPais for the purpose of the scholarship.
- Receiving the scholarship is subject to approval made by the Foundation's evaluation committee .
Scholarship recipients share their experiences
Sophia Moed - City on the Rise Program Coordinator, reflects on the collaboration with the educational staff and shares her experience of the process.
Amir Pearl - City on the Rise Program scholar, sharing his journey and experiences from the process.
Pictures from the field
Special events
Photos from the field Special events
City on the Rise in the Media
Reshet 13 TV Program - Combat Soldiers for the Next Generation
Galatz Radio - Social Engagement in the Shadow of War
Who is behind the "City on the Rise"?
Who is behind the "City on the Rise"?
Eylon Sagi
Program Director
Eitan Fono
CEO of the Maglan Friends Foundation
Gilad Yavetz
Chairman of the Maglan Friends Foundation
Founder of City on the Rise
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