Article: ExcelHT awards Druse students scholarships to land hi- tech jobs

MARGARET STONER
Jerusalem Post
06-30-2009
Headline: ExcelHT awards Druse students scholarships to land hi- tech jobs
Byline: MARGARET STONER
Edition; Daily
Section: News
Page: 08

Tuesday, June 30, 2009 -- When Amir Zhereldin told his family that he wanted to study mechanical engineering, they were taken aback.

Traditionally, Zhereldin, like most members of his family, would have pursued a career in education, the military, or police and security.This is because Zhereldin is Druse, and until now, the pursuit of hi-tech careers was uncommon in the Druse community. But he wanted to breach the boundaries, and was willing to work as hard as it takes.

"The main problem is that young people want to ...

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