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Trial successful: over 60 percent of Amsterdam asylum seekers find a job or take steps toward paid employment

Trial successful: over 60 percent of Amsterdam asylum seekers find a job or take steps toward paid employment

A successful pilot program in Amsterdam has helped over 60 percent of participating asylum seekers find employment or make progress toward securing a job since 2025. Due to these positive results, the initiative, which primarily placed participants in the hospitality, logistics, and transport sectors, will be continued.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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