Fellows Testimonials

"The Fellowship Program, and its placement in the Chief Economist Division of the Ministry of Finance, provided me with an exceptional opportunity to take part in the heart of economic action to address the corona crisis, support policy formulation under conditions of uncertainty through knowledge and data, and be exposed to decision-making processes at the highest levels. The professional development and opportunities for learning as a Fellow in the Ministry of Finance with the combination of the training and mentoring of the Fellow Program staff, exposed me to diverse areas of knowledge, helped me acquire vital soft skills and helped me develop my network. Faced with a rapidly changing job market, and given the increasingly complex policy challenges of the future, I have no doubt that the toolbox I take with me from participating in the program will be a significant step in the process of designing and developing my professional and personal path".

"The Fellows program equipped me with both high-level theoretical training as well as the skills necessary to apply and implement what I've learned. The best thing about the program is that it places you a critical decision-making environment at the Israeli government. Exposed to the inner workings of policy implementation, not only did I broaden my skills and knowledge, but I got to do it with an amazing group of people while meeting and working with extraordinary professionals. There is no doubt that in this kind of ecosystem, the program gives to its fellows a once in a lifetime experience that reverberates for many years to come."

"The Fellows Program opened for all of us a window into public service, a rare opportunity to explore, implement, expand our horizons, and perhaps most importantly do all this with an amazing group of people. The success of the program is actually our success, Fellows and alumni, take the knowledge gained and continue to have a positive effect on the Israeli public each and every one in his own respective fields. The alumni network which is developing and evolving is another important element indicating a further stage in the development of the center and will be the platform for further cooperation. "

"During my participation at the Milken Fellows Program, I was exposed to a huge variety of social economic issues of national importance, usually by first source, and by the people that conduct these issues and have considerable expertise at it. This enabled me to bring with me during my fellowship at the  Ministry of Education a wide angle perspective and provided me with many ideas to promote and contribute to the various office issues I handled. On a personal note, through the Fellows Program I was introduced to the education field and it brought me to this current job I work at, and also part of my dissertation that deals with the field of educational technology industry."

“What I’ve learned since I joined theProgram is more than I learned in all my university studies.  The program “is made for me,”. I’m doing research yet making practical recommendations and am involved in issues of concern to society as a whole.”

"The Program selects young professionals with skyrocketing motivation and exceptional potential, places them in decision-making hubs and leads them through an intensive training process. The fellows program provides guidance, support and training that help integrate everyday challenges with research and theoretical knowledge. There is no other program in Israel that offers such a comprehensive and high-level opportunity.”