178 Work Experiences for Job Integration of Disabled People

Those who are not self-sufficient are able to strive for a job.

Regional Minister for Social Care of Campania Ermanno Russo stated: “Disabled people, the elderly and minors are top priorities for the Regional Executive Board led by Caldoro”. Within the context of the “Regional Plan of Governance for welfare services” (70 million € of European, national and regional funds out of a total allocation of 183 million €), 178 work experiences start.

This is an on-the-job programme that will last for six months with a monthly wage of 450.00 €. At the end of this period, if the company hires the disabled worker on a permanent basis within 60 days after the ending of the training, it will receive an economic bonus of 9000.00 € per employee. Mr Russo added: “This initiative corroborates the idea that a person with disabilities is not a burden to society, rather he/she is a useful resource”.