Temporary shutdown of emergency lodging facilities
In the heart of Regensburg County, Schierling has taken a significant step towards integrating asylum seekers into the local job market. The initiative, which began in December 2022, involves a network of local companies and representatives from the County Administration Office.
The network, focused on placing people from the emergency shelter at Gewerbering 29, has been a positive example in the process of integration. Despite a decreasing influx of asylum seekers, the asylum situation still presents challenges, particularly in integrating them into the local job market.
The emergency shelter at Gewerbering 29 temporarily housed up to 250 people, including additional containers, after its launch. Currently, there are 50 residents at the shelter, hailing from Syria, Iran, and Ethiopia. Nineteen of these residents have already received refugee status from the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees.
However, nineteen other residents are now considered "overstayers" and are encouraged to find private accommodation and leave state-provided housing. The County Administration Office is working to distribute these individuals to the NUK Schierling in Seefeldstraße and decentralized accommodations in the county.
The County Administration Office takes into account the qualifications of the applicants and the specific needs of the companies during the placement process. District Administrator Tanja Schweiger, who speaks on the topic of refugee accommodation and their integration into the labor market, expressed gratitude to the neighborhood and the community of Schierling for their considerate coexistence, which contributed to the peacefulness during the time the hall was used for asylum accommodation.
Good contacts with the local economy, especially with the personnel departments of the companies, allow for the placement of people from the shelters in suitable jobs. However, District Administrator Tanja Schweiger did not mention any specific number of jobs that have been placed through this network.
The success of this network in Schierling might encourage similar initiatives in other areas to help integrate asylum seekers into the local job market. The County Administration Office is particularly focused on organizing housing near workplaces for those who have found jobs in Schierling.
It's important to note that the establishment of this network in Schierling is not mentioned to be related to the decreasing influx of asylum seekers. The effectiveness of this network in the long term is not evaluated in the given paragraphs.
District Administrator Tanja Schweiger emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating that it is crucial to ensure that asylum seekers can contribute to the local economy and society. She expressed her hope that this network will continue to grow and provide opportunities for those seeking a new start in Schierling.
