Israel for Leaders,
by Leaders
About itrek
Inspiring the Ambitious, Open-Minded, and Adventurous
At itrek, we attract and engage a community of ambitious, open-minded, and adventurous individuals who are committed to shaping the future in their respective fields.
itrek has facilitated the creation of tailored Israel Treks for more than 27,000 participants over the past 15 years. It is home to three distinct programs that reach leaders at different moments in their professional journeys.
Our Impact
Our Programs
Graduate Programs
itrek introduces tomorrow’s leaders in business, law, and policy to Israel, helping them experience Israel firsthand through peer-led, week-long Israel Treks.
Launchpad
Launchpad empowers organizations, leadership networks, policymakers, and business leaders to foster a nuanced understanding and diverse perspectives of Israel, offering unique Israel experiences tailored to their networks.
REALITY
REALITY brings together a global community of bold changemakers for immersive, high-touch Journeys through Israel. The Journeys offer unparalleled access to influential leaders, diverse perspectives, transformative learning and experiences that challenge conventional thinking.
Our Participants
We work with student and faculty leaders at the
world’s top
business, law, policy and STEM programs.
FAQ
itrek (formerly Israel & Co.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. A leader in Israel’s professional travel, itrek has designed and delivered tailored Israel experiences for more than 27,000 participants over the past 14 years. From rising-professionals to senior decision-makers, itrek is home to three distinct programs that engage business leaders, policy-makers and changemakers at different points in their professional journeys.
itrek is not a travel company. We empower itrek Leaders to do their own travel planning, group recruitment, and organizing. itrek Leaders design their own itineraries (with our support and advice). itrek connects leaders with travel agencies that can make the necessary arrangements for their Israel Treks.
We provide graduate student leaders and faculty at the top MBA, law and policy programs, organization, leadership networks and leading change makers with the tools, guidance, and support they need to create exceptional Israel Treks tailored to their specific audiences.
- We connect Israel Trek leaders with inspiring thought leaders, innovators and policymakers in Israel—helping them customize content to make their Israel Trek relevant to the interests and/or coursework of their peers.
- With our support every step of the way, each itrek experience leader builds their own itinerary and gives their group an unforgettable experience.
- Participants return to their personal and professional lives with an authentic understanding and connection to Israel that can have ripple effects on ever-growing circles of influence.
- We also offer programming and networking opportunities through the itek Network
itrek is home to three distinct programs that reach leaders at different moments in their professional journeys.
Our Graduate programs engages business, law, and policy students from top graduate schools in 7-10-day experiences in Israel. Student leaders lead their peers and introduce them to Israel’s innovation, culture and complexity. Faculty-led Israel Treks for MBAs provide students with a for-credit experience to Israel and an itinerary customized to the coursework.
Launchpad partners with organizations, leadership networks, and industry leaders to bring professionals – including policymakers and business leaders, and create transformative, nuanced Israel experiences tailored to their networks.
REALITY convenes global change makers from across sectors for transformative, community-building Journeys in Israel.
Leading an itrek is a hands-on leadership experience. Leaders strengthen skills in strategic planning, decision making, partnership building, and guiding diverse groups through a complex international program.
Both leaders and participants gain insider access to one of the world’s most dynamic regions and a rare lens into issues that ripple far beyond its borders.
No, we are not a campus organization. itrek is an independent nonprofit organization with global reach. Because of itrek’s strong reputation and value, itrek is an on-campus tradition for many graduate programs.
No, we are not a campus organization. itrek is an independent nonprofit organization with global reach. Because of itrek’s strong reputation and value, itrek is an on-campus tradition for many graduate programs.
itrek is a private, U.S.-based, 501(c)(3) organization. We are neither affiliated with, nor receive funding from the Israeli government. itrek is a non-partisan, non-affiliated, non-religious organization.
We are thrilled you are interested in becoming a part of the itrek mission. We invite you to learn more about:
itrek operates in a vibrant WeWork office space in Midtown Manhattan and with a small team in Israel.