State and AMS

Focus of efforts on long-term unemployment

Re-use. More than just a trend, in Vorarlberg you can train in this area.

(Bild: Christian Jauschowetz)

Governor Markus Wallner and State Councillor Marco Tittler (both ÖVP) presented the support programs on Tuesday to make it easier for people without a job to get back into work. 

People who have been out of work for a long time usually have to struggle with severe financial losses and often also with psychological problems. The state of Vorarlberg is working together with the Public Employment Service Austria (AMS) to prevent long-term unemployment as far as possible. The focus of these efforts is therefore on people who have been unemployed for more than twelve months.

The reason for long-term unemployment is often due to the health restrictions of those affected, but personal misfortune and prejudices against people without employment can also make it difficult for them to get back into work. Another factor is the level of education. 55 percent of long-term unemployed people have no more than a compulsory school leaving certificate. This makes support and further training measures all the more important.

Re-use program
Transit jobs at non-profit organizations such as Aquamühle Frastanz or Integra are also key components. This year, 424 such jobs were offered. In addition, EU funds are also used to support training measures, such as a re-use program, after completing which people can find jobs in construction yards, for example.