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Welcome to Friuli Venezia Giulia!

  • Region in northeastern Italy, bordering Austria, Slovenia, and the Adriatic Sea
  • Diverse landscape: mountains, plains, and coastline
  • One of Italy’s five autonomous regions with special legislative powers
  • Population: ~1.2 million (including over 120,000 foreign nationals)
  • Strategically located between Central and Southern Europe
  • Excellent infrastructure: road, rail, air, and sea connections

Main Cities

  • TRIESTE (regional capital)
    • 205,000 residents
    • Cultural blend: Italian, Austrian, Slavic influences
    • International atmosphere, balanced lifestyle
    • Average rent: €600
    • Average net salary: €1,400–€1,700
  • UDINE
    • 100,000 residents
    • Renowned for architecture and creative industries
    • Average rent: €550
    • Average net salary: €1,300–€1,600
  • PORDENONE
    • 51,000 residents
    • Green spaces and innovation in advanced manufacturing & ICT
    • Average rent: €500
    • Average net salary: €1,400–€1,650
  • GORIZIA
    • 33,000 residents
    • Symbol of cross-border cooperation with Nova Gorica (Slovenia)
    • Average rent: €450
    • Average net salary: €1,200–€1,400

Culture & Education

  • Among Italy’s top regions for reading, museum visits, and concerts
  • 70%+ of households connected to the internet
  • School dropout rate: 8% (vs. national average of 13.8%)

Educational system:

  • High Schools
    • Academic (Licei)
    • Technical Schools (Istituti Tecnici)
      • ITS (Istituti Tecnici Superiori) & IFTS (Istruzione e Formazione Tecnica Superiore) offer specialized technical training aligned with industry needs
    • Vocational Schools (Istituti di Formazione Professionale)
  • Universities
    • University of Trieste: marine sciences, physics, international studies
    • University of Udine: engineering, languages, strong industry links

Regional Economy

  • Key sectors:
    • Shipbuilding
    • Tourism
    • ICT
    • Mechanics & Mechatronics
    • Logistics
    • Green technologies
    • Construction
    • Food production
    • Plastics and furniture
  • 99.2% of businesses are small & micro enterprises fueling growth
  • Multilingual skills highly valued, especially in border areas

     

  • Excellences of the Region:
    • Manufacturing & Industry: shipbuilding, metalworking, precision mechanics, and mechatronics.
    • Design & Creativity: internationally renowned wood and furniture production, combining craftsmanship and innovation.
    • Agri-food & Wine: high-quality food products and premium wines exported worldwide.
    • Innovation & Research: cutting-edge sectors in ICT, biotechnology, and life sciences.
    • Logistics & Trade: the Port of Trieste, a major European maritime hub, opening doors to global markets.

       

  • Skills in High Demand:
    • Engineers and technicians in mechanics, electronics, and automation
    • ICT experts: software developers, cybersecurity specialists, data analysts
    • Healthcare professionals and life science researchers
    • Skilled workers in metalworking, mechatronics, and advanced manufacturing
    • Logistics and international trade specialists

Labour Market snapshot (March 2025)

  • Employment rate: 69.8%
    • Over 530,000 employed (+2% in the past year)
    • 85% of contracts are permanent
  • Unemployment rate: 4%

 

Regional Public Employment Services

  • Managed through:
    • 5 Territorial HUBs (HUB GIULIANO, HUB UDINE & BASSA FRIULANA, HUB MEDIO & ALTO FRIULI, HUB PORDENONESE, HUB ISONTINO)
    • 18 Local Employment Centres (Centri per l’Impiego)
  • Dedicated services:
    • Ordinary Placement (Collocamento Ordinario) which welcomes all workers
    • Targeted Placement (Collocamento Mirato) for vulnerable and disabled workers
    • Service for Employers (Servizio alle Imprese) dealing directly with employers
    • EURES in FVG for job mobility & matching all over Europe (4 EURES Advisers)
  • Key Sectors per HUBs:
    • HUB GIULIANO (south-east, bordering Slovenia): tourism, hospitality, catering, services,  logistics & blue economy
    • HUB UDINE & BASSA FRIULANA (central & south, bordering Slovenia): primary sector, industry, construction, commerce, transport and warehousing, hospitality, catering and services
    • HUB MEDIO & ALTO FRIULI (central & north, bordering Slovenia and Austria): primary sector, industry, construction, commerce, transport and warehousing, logistics, hospitality, catering and services, winter and summer seasonal tourism
    • HUB PORDENONESE (west, bordering Veneto): primary sector, industry, construction, commerce, transport and warehousing, hospitality, catering and services, metalworking, mechanics & mechatronics
    • HUB ISONTINO (south-east, bordering Slovenia): primary sector, industry, construction, commerce, transport and warehousing, hospitality, catering and services.

All services , for Jobseekers and Employers both, are free and include:

  • Career guidance
  • Skills assessment and training (upskilling, reskilling)
  • Access to job offers, apprenticeships, traineeships, targeted placement
  • Hiring incentives
  • Pre-selection and recruitment support
  • Job fairs and European mobility programmes
  • European job matching

Cross-Border Initiatives

  • EURADRIA Cross-Border Partnership promoting labour mobility between Italy and Slovenia
  • 12 local InfoDesks + 1 digital one-stop-shop
  • Support for over 12,000 daily cross-border workers, jobseekers, and employers
  • Assistance with employment, social security, taxation…and more…across borders

  • All services provided free of charge by the Public Employment Service
  • Explore our opportunities and get in touch with Employment Centres and Employers

Friuli Venezia Giulia is not only a place to work — it’s a place to live, grow, and thrive! 

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