Nearly 70% of Haredi women seeking work in high-tech are programmers, the next challenge - to stay and advance
A study by the Employment Service reveals that 69.4% of Haredi women registered as job seekers in high-tech are programmers, a significantly higher concentration compared to other groups. 536 Haredi women are registered as seeking high-tech jobs, 64.7% of them under the age of 34. The Employment Service emphasizes the need to move from initial integration to building a stable career adapted to changes in the industry.
A new study by the Employment Service, published on Sunday, reveals a high concentration of Haredi women in software professions among those seeking work in high-tech. According to the data, as of August 2026, 69.4% of Haredi women registered as job seekers in high-tech are engaged in software development or application analysis – a rate significantly higher than 47.3% among non-Haredi Jewish women and 39.3% among Arab women. In total, 536 Haredi women are registered as seeking high-tech jobs, and 64.7% of them are under the age of 34. The share of Haredi women job seekers in software professions rose from 59.6% in August 2023. Additionally, 12.3% are engaged in architecture, planning, and design. The number of Haredi women job seekers in high-tech increased by 12.6% between January-February 2025 and the corresponding period in 2026. The Employment Service emphasizes that the data does not allow determining the cause of the increase, but the rapid changes in technological professions, and in particular the effects of artificial intelligence on software development, reinforce the need for professional guidance throughout the career. The CEO of the Employment Service, Einaval Mashash, said that the role of the service is to plan the next career step with the women, not just to help find the next job.