Agreement Signed in Rhine-District Neuss: "Our Pledge is Integration - as Work has Value"
In an effort to support the integration of refugees into the local labor market, Mönchengladbach, a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, has joined forces with various organisations to implement the Job-Turbo initiative.
The Job-Turbo initiative, a programme by the German Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit), aims to connect job-seeking refugees with potential employers across Germany. While specific details about its implementation in the Rhein district or Mönchengladbach are not yet available, the initiative generally focuses on digital platforms and employer-refugee connections to facilitate the integration of refugees into the workforce.
One key aspect of the Job-Turbo initiative is the Digital Action Days, where refugees who have completed their integration courses can meet online with businesses that are recruiting. This platform allows refugees to explore available job and training opportunities, thereby enhancing their chances of finding employment.
Rainer Imkamp, Chairman of the Management Board of the Agentur für Arbeit Mönchengladbach, and Thomas Gütschgens (CEO of the Craftsmen's Association of Lower Rhine) are among the local leaders who have pledged their support for the initiative. The Craftsmen's Association aims for sustainable integration into the labor market, supported by targeted vocational training and the acquisition of advanced German language skills.
The Craftsmen's Association of Lower Rhine, the Craftsmen's Association of Mönchengladbach, the IHK Mittlerer Niederrhein, and the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) have all signed declarations in support of the Job-Turbo initiative. These organisations, along with the Jobcenter Rhein district and the city of Mönchengladbach, are committed to reducing bureaucracy and fostering a more pragmatic approach to labour market integration for refugees.
With more than 3,000 Ukrainian refugees currently residing in Mönchengladbach, the city is particularly focused on helping them find employment on the labor market. The Jobcenter Rhein district, represented by Managing Director Sabine Hustedt, aims to help refugees with initial language skills enter the labor market.
Landrat Hans-Jürgen Petrauschke, the district administrator of Rhein district, has also emphasised the high demand on the labor market and the opportunities for professional development. Klaus Müller, Managing Director of Jobcenter Mönchengladbach, and Dörte Schall, City Director and Deputy Mayor of Mönchengladbach, have also signed declarations in support of the initiative.
Klaus Churt, organisational secretary of DGB Region Düsseldorf-Bergisch Land, has called upon employers to do their part in the labour market integration of refugees, even if their German language skills are not yet perfect. Close cooperation with network partners and employers is considered indispensable by Hustedt.
The Job-Turbo initiative is part of a broader strategy to address labor market needs in Germany, including areas like the Rhein district and Mönchengladbach. While specific regional details are not mentioned, such initiatives typically contribute to the overall goal of integrating refugees and other migrants into local economies.
- The Job-Turbo initiative, a programme by the German Federal Employment Agency, encourages voluntary participation from manufacturing industries in job-seeking refugee integration.
- Refugees seeking employment can benefit from career-development opportunities in businesses across Germany, as part of the Job-Turbo initiative.
- Education and self-development, such as skills-training, are essential for refugees to succeed in their careers, as supported by the Job-Turbo initiative.
- To Foster sustainable integration into the manufacturing industry, the Craftsmen's Association of Lower Rhine provides vocational training and advanced language skills.
- As part of the Job-Turbo initiative, refugees can find job deals-and-discounts in various businesses, helping them adapt to their new lifestyle.
- The Job-Turbo initiative aims to streamline bureaucracy and promote pragmatic approaches towards job-search and integration in the finance, business, and shopping sectors.
- To support the initiative, local organizations, including the IHK Mittlerer Niederrhein, demand employers to prioritize diversity and inclusion in their workforce, ensuring personal growth and professional development for refugees.
