ORT Colleges are part of ORT Israel, founded in 1949, and consist of a network of approximately 252 educational institutions including eight large colleges for practical engineering and diploma studies. The network trains thousands of students in science, technology, design, management, accounting, high-tech, para-medical, and culinary fields. It collaborates with government ministries, the IDF, and leading industries to tailor curricula to national and future needs. ORT Colleges operate nationwide in Israel with campuses in cities such as Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Karmiel, and others, and aim to integrate graduates into key positions in the labor market.