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Amsterdam has an incredibly tight labor market, and many businesses have been struggling to fill unwanted job openings. In 2016, government officials began implementing the “Amsterdam Approach” which is intended to help refugees integrate into the community, and fill job vacancies. Through this program, refugees are able to learn Dutch language, find emotional support, education, and employment. While the program has been largely successful, there are many job vacancies that the program isn’t capable of filing immediately due to training requirements.