Regione Autonoma Friuli Venezia Giulia

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!