An agency will take over this task from 2024. A tender was launched for this purpose. A total of 4.4 million euros will be invested in the search. This is initially limited to the electrical engineering, metalworking and care sectors, where the search is even extended to the Philippines. There are already facilities there that prepare nursing staff for Europe. In Carinthia, investments are being made in language courses and apartments. Measures that are welcomed by the AMS. “Of course we first have to create prospects for people here, but targeted immigration is possible for specific sectors,” says Wolfgang Haberl.
Employees wanted – skilled workers are being recruited abroad
