Around 70% of Ukrainian refugees with higher education who have found themselves in European countries are forced to work in manual or low-skilled positions. This was reported by Vasyl Voskoboynyk, head of the “Office of Migration Policy,” who noted that the main reasons for this situation are the language barrier and the complexity of recognizing Ukrainian diplomas abroad.
According to the expert, most migrants are unable to quickly master the language of their host country or complete the official diploma recognition process, which prevents them from securing employment in their professional field. Voskoboynyk stressed that, despite being forced into simpler jobs, the high level of education among Ukrainians came as a surprise to European countries hosting refugees.
At the same time, those who actively study the local language and integrate into their new environment have significantly better chances of finding work in line with their qualifications. In Germany, for example, 39% of Ukrainians who are officially employed and speak German hold positions that match their professional expertise, according to the expert.
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