There is no reason whatsoever to say that simply because somewhat is above the age of 55 or even 65 that he should be prevented from having a chance to return to the work force. The state must not give up and say that it will not handle these people. We have had many instances in which people aged 56 or 62 tell us that they want to work. Of course it is more difficult [to place them] - that's what the program is for. |
We are meeting the program's goals. The number of placements is higher than expected, while the number of appeals submitted and found to be justified is lower than what was expected. The program is being conducted in the spirit that we had hoped for. |
We want to set a new agenda in Israeli society, in which employment is a value. |