Regensburg County encourages integration by offering vocational training in nursing and textiles
In a forward-thinking move, Regensburg County has launched a comprehensive package aimed at bridging the gap between migrants and local businesses. This initiative, spearheaded by County Councilor Tanja Schweiger, is designed to address the pressing need for skilled workers and trainees in various industries, particularly in the care sector and the textile industry.
The package includes a range of measures, such as internships, job dating events, a job fair, and 80-cent jobs for asylum seekers without work permits. These 80-cent jobs provide an opportunity for migrants to gain valuable work experience and for companies to identify potential employees early on.
Several companies from different industries have already taken part in this initiative, concluding contracts with migrants. Christian Scheuerer from the home management and Davis Fries from the department management of the Blind Institute see this as an important opportunity to gain new employees.
Education Acquisition Specialist Mahinar Sweid and Economic Developer Roland Weiß have organised visits to companies for migrants, providing them with information about possible training in care and support. Jasmin Wagner, team leader of embroidery, presented career opportunities in the textile industry at Fahnen Koessinger GmbH, where four more migrants recently visited.
The demand for skilled workers in the care sector is particularly high, and the visits to nursing homes, retirement homes, and the Blind Institute Hemau were well-attended, with eight migrants participating. These visits allow companies to get to know potential employees and for migrants to gain insights into the local job market.
County Councilor Tanja Schweiger emphasized the importance of these measures, stating that they are a significant step towards integrating migrants into the local workforce and addressing the skills shortage in Regensburg County. The initiative is part of a broader effort to create a welcoming environment for migrants and to support local businesses.
