Asylum and Migration
Amsterdam Helps 332 Asylum Seekers Find Paid Work in Pilot: 'Goal Achieved'
A pilot program in Amsterdam enabled 332 of 1,017 participating asylum seekers to secure paid employment or take concrete steps toward it, such as attending job interviews. The city government considers the initiative successful and plans to convert it into permanent policy with a budget of 1.5 million euros. Participants reported improved financial stability and well-being, while employers praised their motivation. Wethouder Sofyan Mbarki cited this success in light of recent advice from the Social-Economic Council to integrate newcomers into the workforce more quickly.
Ozetta summarises; the reporting is the newsroom's