The “710 Jobs for Evacuees” initiative was established a few weeks after the war began to help the displaced who lost their jobs in the October 7th attack. The initiative provides them with economic stability, believing that employment is a critical tool for building resilience by connecting major employers with evacuees. “Provide jobs for the evacuees. It is our social duty to stand by them, even ten months later. They still need our help,” says Hana Rado, the social entrepreneur who founded the initiative.
The “710 Jobs for Evacuees” initiative, established at the start of the war, helps the displaced who lost their jobs during the October 7th attack by providing them with economic and employment stability. Initially, the initiative operated in evacuation centers at the Dead Sea and Eilat, in collaboration with the Eshkol Regional Council, responding to residents’ requests for assistance. In recent months, the initiative has also worked with regional and local councils in the north to address the needs of residents facing great uncertainty and an unbearable situation for the past ten months.
Currently, the “710 Jobs for Evacuees” initiative is launching the “Resume for Evacuees – Recruiting Differently” campaign. This campaign calls on HR managers in leading companies, especially in the central region, to prioritize evacuees in their recruitment processes. So far, the initiative has assisted approximately 2,000 evacuees, most from the western Negev, and has already placed about 200 of them in jobs. Due to the crisis in the north, the initiative is expanding there and will begin operations this month.
The “Resume for Evacuees” campaign targets HR managers in large Israeli companies, aiming to prioritize evacuees’ resumes and help them re-enter the workforce. The evacuees are a skilled and determined workforce deserving of equal opportunities: “We must provide them with the support and opportunities they need to return to employment and succeed,” says Hana Rado.
The campaign’s primary goal is to connect evacuees with large companies and organizations in Israel, emphasizing social solidarity and mutual responsibility. This effort will benefit not only the evacuees but also the hiring companies, which will gain skilled, motivated, and determined employees.
In recent weeks, the 710 initiative and Drushim IL, the largest job site in the country, have launched a joint project that has already helped hundreds of evacuees. The joint project combines Drushim IL’s capabilities with the 710 initiative’s expertise and understanding of the evacuees’ employment landscape, assisting thousands of evacuees who lost their livelihoods in re-entering the job market. The initiative, launched under the name “Kulanu Drushim” (We’re All Needed), offers a dedicated platform allowing evacuees and businesses to register and receive assistance in finding jobs and employees, considering their unique situation and need for flexible and accessible workplaces. The service is provided free of charge to both parties and aims to strengthen mental and economic resilience.
Companies interested in participating in the campaign are invited to contact the national placement center of the “710 Jobs for Evacuees” initiative for more information and relevant evacuees’ resumes. This is the time to do the right thing and show social solidarity, especially in this challenging time.
