In an effort to fortify its skilled labor force, Czech Republic authorities have launched a new online platform titled ‘Work in Czechia.’ This initiative, as reported by Schengen News, mirrors the European Institute for Innovation and Technology’s (EIT) Deep Tech Talent Initiative, which aims to enhance the skills of one million individuals in deep tech fields by 2025.
Aligned with this overarching goal, Czechia actively invites foreign professionals possessing the requisite skills and drive to contribute to its economy, which highly values such attributes. This mirrors recruitment strategies seen in Scandinavian countries across Europe.
Underlining this strategic alignment, Czechia collaborates with other European nations in the active recruitment of tech experts.
The labor market in Czech Republic, nestled in Europe, boasts diverse sectors offering international workers ample opportunities for career progression and personal development. Moreover, it hosts a network of both local and international companies and startups.
The ‘Work in Czechia’ portal, accessible via Czechia.EU, serves as a comprehensive guide for foreign professionals, encompassing various aspects of life and work in the country. This includes detailed insights into visa and immigration processes, along with tips for cultural assimilation.
Jan Michal, head of the CzechInvest agency, emphasized the myriad opportunities available through this platform, particularly in the technology sector. Moreover, it offers crucial guidance on navigating the visa process, facilitating the seamless integration of international talent into Czechia’s workforce.
The European Institute for Innovation and Technology (EIT) launched the Deep Tech Talent Initiative in 2022, aiming to upskill one million individuals in deep tech fields by 2025. This initiative aims to bridge the talent gap by nurturing a robust pool of deep tech professionals across Europe.
To achieve this goal, EIT has been offering courses focused on developing and expanding deep tech skills, including recruiting foreign talent from outside the European Union (EU).
Facing labor shortages like many other EU nations, Czechia has turned to recruiting workers from abroad. An OECD survey indicates that these shortages have prompted Czech employers to seek workers internationally.
Data from the Labor Office reveals a significant increase in the number of foreign workers in Czechia, with a rise of nearly 30,700 last year, totaling over 823,900 by December 2023 – 2.5 times the figure at the end of 2015.
According to Czech Statistical Office (CSU) data, in the first three quarters of the previous year, there were 4.23 million registered workers in Czechia. By the year’s end, labor offices tallied 823,945 international workers, with just under 409,800 originating from EU countries.
 Deep Tech Talent Initiative, which aims to enhance the skills of one million individuals in deep tech fields by 2025.){kind=link}