Ma’antech is a joint initiative of Cisco and the Office of the President of the State of Israel, whose goal is to integrate Israeli Arabs into Israel’s Hi Tech Industry...Since February 2011 a total of 380 Hi Tech graduates and students have been recruited by Ma’antech’s Hi Tech partners, and Ma’antech partners have made a commitment to President Peres that by the end of 2012 this number will reach 1000...Ma’antech has recruited the leading Hi Tech companies and professional organizations to form a strategic coalition of partners committed to the goal. Together, Ma’antech is ensuring that candidates receive mentoring during their job-application process, professional training in preparation for employment, and are supported throughout the recruitment process.