The Minister of Innovation and Growth Daniel Lorer met with representatives of employers' organizations. It outlined concrete steps to coordinate state and business efforts to help refugees from the war in Ukraine, such as accommodation and employment.
At the meeting it became clear that a National Coordination Headquarters will be established with the participation of employers, which will support Ukrainian citizens seeking asylum and work in our country.
"We need to channel the process so that it is easier to include Bessarabian Bulgarians and Ukrainians in the labor market in our country and provide them with a dignified life," said Minister Lorer.
"They will be provided with opportunities to alleviate the conditions for living and working in Bulgaria," he added.
The business side expressed readiness to hire Ukrainian citizens seeking protection in our country. Opportunities for retraining are also extremely important, employers say.
Representatives of AOBR announced that it is possible to hire up to 200 thousand specialists in all areas of the economy. Of these, 20 000 would be employed only by the textile industry, but also in the processing industry, agriculture, tourism and others. There is a need for mechanical engineers, drivers, builders and more. As soon as possible, information will be collected from the business about the opportunities in which sectors are most in demand. Bessarabian Bulgarians and Ukrainian citizens are welcome in our country, was emphasized by all participants at the meeting.
Representatives of the IT industry pointed out that they can hire up to 30 000 specialists in the high-tech sectors. They pointed out that many of the Bulgarian companies have offices in Ukraine and are ready to provide work in our country to specialists from there.
It also became clear at the meeting that a unified information portal will be launched, where information about the available jobs in Bulgaria for Ukrainian citizens will be uploaded. It will contain information on what professional qualifications and education are required.
