Unemployment
The unemployment rate is 7.8% 2011 The Employment rate (persons aged 15–64) 68,6%, unemployment security benefits for those seeking employment are at an average OECD level. The labor administration funds labour market training for unemployed job seekers, the training for unemployed job seeker can last up-to 6 months, which is often vocational. The aim of the training is to improve the channels of finding employment.
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“When a great many people are unable to find work, unemployment results.”
—Calvin Coolidge (1872–1933)
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