Qemam — To University and Beyond

Our Vision

“Qemam” is a transition-year program established in 2022 for young men and women from Arab society with outstanding academic capabilities. The program accompanies participants from secondary education, through an intensive transition year, into diverse and high-quality academic programs and beyond, into prestigious and valued employment.
Our vision is based on a recognition that the transition from school to university and employment is a critical phase that demands careful preparation and ongoing support. Therefore, the Qemam program works to empower participants to make informed decisions regarding their academic and professional futures, to develop core skills that reinforce their preparedness for their academic pursuits, and to assist them in designing a sustainable career path for themselves from the very first stages.
Our vision is based on a recognition that the transition from school to university and employment is a critical phase that demands careful preparation and ongoing support. Therefore, the Qemam program works to empower participants to make informed decisions regarding their academic and professional futures, to develop core skills that reinforce their preparedness for their academic pursuits, and to assist them in designing a sustainable career path for themselves from the very first stages.

Increasing the rate of outstanding Arab students integrating into high-return areas of academic study

We seek to increase the presence and representation of outstanding students from Arab society in high-quality academic programs with high-impact financial and employment prospects.

Reinforcing perseverance, ensuring academic success and completing studies

Our goal is to support students in persevering with their academic studies, ensure their academic success and help them to complete their studies with the predetermined timeframe.

دعم اندماج الخريجين في سوق العمل

We work to support our graduates ahead of their integration into the workforce in prestigious positions that align with their field of study and their academic qualifications.

Why Qemam?

The transition into academia is not solely a matter of abilities, it is also impacted by early exposure to the academic environment and its demands. Within this context, many students from Arab society facing the challenges of this transition require support and guidance, including:

A language barrier with academic Hebrew

professional jargon, academic writing and communication in the campus environment.

Challenges related to study approaches and strategies

time management, organizing materials, building a study plan and exam prep.

Challenges related to limited familiarity with the academic environment

rules and regulations, available services and how to access academic support.

Challenges of adapting and integrating to campus life

building a social network, developing a sense of belonging and coping with a new environment with different demands and expectations.

Challenges related to entry requirements

understanding the requirements, available application processes and preparing for exams or preliminary requirements

Challenges related to informed decision-making regarding the choice of field of study

knowing the available fields of study and subsequent professional pathways

What does the program include?

The Qemam program provides participants with content, experience and practical tools in four main areas: empowerment and leadership, community engagement and activism, academic and employment guidance, and an educational program that includes strengthening language skills, developing study skills and preparing for entrance exams for higher education.

Study days at a university as part of a structured learning framework, and a dedicated academic pathway that includes academic courses and training.

Developing personal, academic and job skills that reinforce preparedness for academic studies and entering the workforce.

Strengthening Hebrew language fluency and developing necessary skills for academic studies.

Preparation for integration into academic studies through preparatory courses for the psychometric exam and YAEL test.

Building a future-facing vision and a clear pathway through academic and employment counseling and guidance, together with visits to different universities and introductions to a range of academic pathways.

Individual support for each participant, ensuring ongoing, tailored support adapted to the needs of each individual.

Qemam in academia — the support continues beyond the transition year

The support provided through the Qemam program extends beyond the transition year and throughout participants’ years in higher education. It includes regular follow-ups and support to help participants cope with the demands of the university, make informed academic decisions and overcome challenges that may arise during the course of their studies.

As they approach the end of their studies, the focus shifts gradually toward employment, with participants receiving targeted support to help them plan a clear career path, prepare for the transition into the workforce and to integrate into high-quality positions that align with their chosen field of study and academic qualifications