200 refugees start their career: ÖIF shows new opportunities in Linz!

200 refugees start their career: ÖIF shows new opportunities in Linz!

Linz, Österreich - On August 13, 2025, an event took place in Linz, which devoted themselves to the integration of refugees and displaced persons into the labor market. Organized by the career platform of the Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF), the initiative offered over 200 job seekers from ÖIF German courses the opportunity to contact five companies that offer vacancies and training opportunities. The Österreichische Post AG, the ÖBB, McDonald’s, ARGE Mobile care and care as well as AGRU plastic technology were represented. The event aimed to network companies and future employees and thus promote integration. ots reports that the opening of high-ranking representatives, including the Federal Minister Claudia Plakolm and Linz Mayor Tina Blöchl, accompanied.

To improve the integration options, the ÖIF has expanded its digital German learning offer. From now on, 14 free professional online German courses are available weekly on the ÖIF language portal. These courses are specially designed for people with little knowledge of German and offer support in starting their career. Integration Fund emphasizes that the content of the courses of practical language brokerage and information on job search and for preparation Include job interviews.

The offer is actively used by many participants. Around 25,000 people learn with the ÖIF offers every day, and a total of over 67,500 course places are available in more than 200 locations. Thomas Stiglbrunner from the ÖIF points out that the new course series is an important answer to the shortage of workers in different industries, including care, tourism and trade.

integration as a task for society as a whole

The integration of refugees into the labor market is a challenge that is often discussed in the political debates. A report by bpb.de shows that public opinion is heavily polarized. Positive attitudes to integration are contrasting to fears of social challenges. The successful integration of employable refugees could address demographic problems and the shortage of skilled workers in Austria. An unsuccessful integration process, on the other hand, could result in long -term burdens for social security systems.

The challenges in integration should not be underestimated. Language barriers and lack of preparation often stand in the way of successful matching of refugees and jobs. However, companies show affirmative settings for integration and many are willing to take specific measures in order to better prepare refugees for the labor market. This includes professional measures and language courses that represent basic prerequisites for successful integration.

For sustainable integration, the cooperation of all social actors is necessary. This includes the government, the economy and civil society. Ultimately, the process not only requires specific integration measures, but also a long -term commitment to promote the human capital of migrants and to strengthen society as a whole.