Aramaic is not a programming language, but experts say a foundation in yeshivah learning can pay dividends in the job market. Where do skill sets from years on the kollel bench shine?
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS “Programming is a very logical discipline and well suited to those who have spent time in learning” says David Levine the founder of Alef Beis Digital Academy. “It can be a very good parnassah too”
W hen Zalman was ready to transition from kollel learning to work he found a job stacking shelves at a local grocery.
“I had a cheder education. Basic arithmetic basic English no computer science.”
He worked there for three years but in the little spare time that remained he tinkered with household items and computer software fascinated with how things really worked.
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