Place-IL is a platform connecting Israeli tech companies with under-represented talent through a standardized marketplace. It offers a unique candidate screening process and a risk-free, cross-company internship program, enabling companies to hire diverse talent efficiently.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The Israeli tech sector faces a shortage of skilled workers, while simultaneously underutilizing talent pools from underrepresented populations such as Arab, Druze, Ethiopian, and Haredi communities, as well as individuals in the geographic periphery. This disconnect limits the industry's growth potential and perpetuates societal inequalities.
Solution
Place-IL addresses this dual challenge by providing a platform that connects Israeli tech companies with qualified candidates from underrepresented groups. The platform offers a standardized marketplace, streamlining access to talent and training initiatives. Place-IL employs a unique candidate screening process designed to mitigate bias and identify promising individuals who may be overlooked by traditional hiring methods. Furthermore, Place-IL facilitates a cross-company internship program, providing candidates with real-world experience and increasing their chances of securing permanent positions in the tech industry.
Target Audience
Place-IL primarily targets Israeli tech companies seeking to diversify their workforce and access a wider pool of qualified candidates, as well as individuals from underrepresented populations seeking to enter or advance their careers in the tech industry.
Features
- Marketplace platform connecting tech companies with vetted talent from underrepresented populations
- Candidate screening process designed to reduce bias and identify hidden potential
- Cross-company internship program providing practical experience
- Partnerships with leading Israeli tech companies, NGOs, and training programs
- Focus on placing candidates in software development, data, cybersecurity, and IT roles
- Initiatives to create new tech jobs in the Negev region and expand opportunities in the North
- Support for companies establishing sites in the South, including infrastructure and talent acquisition