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SER wants better guidance for Ukrainians into jobs matching their qualifications: 'We are missing opportunities'

SER wants better guidance for Ukrainians into jobs matching their qualifications: 'We are missing opportunities'

The Social and Economic Council (SER) of the Netherlands is calling for better guidance to help Ukrainian refugees secure employment that matches their professional qualifications. Currently, while nearly 62 percent of the 134,000 Ukrainians in the country are employed, many are working in roles below their skill levels.

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