Vision
The Mechina Program Lavi, was established with the goal of creating a revolution in education and values among graduates of state high schools in the peripheries and poor neighborhoods.
Within the Mechina, the boys are being prepared both physically and mentally for the army, in addition, and even more important, the becoming individuals with strong values who are connected to the country and state.
Activity
The pillars of the educational approach at the Mechina are its educational staff, support system, individual counseling, listening ear and family-like atmosphere.
The idea of the new branch of the Mechina, is to give the option to join Mechina program to students from the low level population, that living in the Tel-Aviv metropolitan area. We succeed over the course of the year, develop and progress our students, so that by the time they leave they are transformed into idealistic, values-driven young men who seek to contribute to others and to their country. Hence, we describe our program as a process of moving From Risk to Opportunity.
The study program in the Mechina is unique and adapted to our target population, and this is a critical asset. We invest in offering alternatives and options throughout the course of the day so that each individual can find areas of study that interest him so he will be motivated to advance in those subjects.
While many of our students arrive at the Mechina without motivation to serve their country; in the program they undergo a major transformation, and at the end of the year they enter the IDF enthusiastically, ready to give of themselves in a meaningful way.
The IDF preparation project consists of regular classes, talks by motivating, inspiring IDF personnel, and experiential activities.