Dr Peter Kupka

Dr Peter Kupka studied Psychology at the University of Bremen. From 1988 to 1995, he was a researcher at the University of Bremen and was awarded his doctorate in 1993 (Dr. phil.) From 1995 to 2001, he was a senior researcher at the Sociological Research Institute (SOFI) in Göttingen. Peter Kupka has been with the IAB since 2002. His research focuses on the counselling and placement processes in employment agencies (Arbeitsagenturen) and job centres (Jobcenter), the situation of mentally ill people on the labour market as well as the implementation of the „Participation Opportunities Act“ (Teilhabechancengesetz).

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Hand draws a staircase while a stick figure runs up itRead more

Long-term unemployment remains a significant challenge for the German labour market. The IAB evaluated two programmes that had been introduced in response. The instruments aim at giving long-term ...read more

Menschliche Hand zeichnet mit einem Stift eine Treppe, die von einem Strichmännchen bestiegen wird.Read more

Das Förderinstrumentarium der Grundsicherung für Arbeitsuchende wurde durch das Teilhabechancengesetz grundlegend erweitert. Seither stehen zwei neue Lohnkostenzuschüsse zur Verfügung, um die ...read more