Many want to do this, but are not allowed to: the integration of refugees into the domestic labor market is often slow, even though work is the main driver of integration. AMS and Caritas would like to see improvements. Regional examples show how integration can be successful.
A Ukrainian dentist has been waiting for months for a job because her training is not recognized in Vorarlberg. She is not even allowed to work as an assistant in a practice. A trained chef from Afghanistan has been in an asylum for months, twiddling his thumbs even though he is needed in many kitchens in the country. The reason: he does not yet have the necessary German certificate.
Source: Krone

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