Table 1 Explanation of the differences between CSC and CIC measures
Labour market inclusion support | Difference in % (CIC–CSC) | Possible reasons |
|---|---|---|
Mentioning recognition of foreign certificates for refugees | −62.03 | High degree of skills shortages in the skilled crafts sector makes it necessary to be open to all potential employee groups. |
Requalification | 22.4 | Higher degree of possibility of requalification in professions of the CIC sectors vs. high difficulty in recognizing skilled crafts professions due to German vocational training system; strong focus on apprenticeship marketing in this sector. |
Job application training support of refugees | 12.88 | Due to less interest in employing refugees by CIC companies, stronger support from the chambers is necessary to enhance refugeesʼ chance of getting employed by those organizations. |
Providing contact with employers | −15.33 | High interest in refugees in the skilled crafts sector |
Providing best practice | −18.61 | CSCs promote refugees as a human resource in order to address the sectoral skills shortages and to comply with their role as member organizations. |
Intercultural sensitization | −1.9 | No relevant difference |