The subject of our article is the examination of „working chance instead of support” programs. The basic element of the analysis is a questionnaire, which was fi lled in by the local governments and non-governmental organizations in the region of Northern Hungary. The results are analyzed with statistical methods (correlation, regression analysis etc.). The main goal is to get signifi cant information, appraise the experiences of „The Way to Work” Program, disclosing of development chances, presentation of settlement differences derived from the size. Finally we formulate suggestions to a sensitive employment policy.

The subject of our article is the examination of „working chance instead of support” programs. The basic element of the analysis is a questionnaire, which was fi lled in by the local governments and non-governmental organizations in the region of Northern Hungary. The results are analyzed with statistical methods (correlation, regression analysis etc.). The main goal is to get signifi cant information, appraise the experiences of „The Way to Work” Program, disclosing of development chances, presentation of settlement differences derived from the size. Finally we formulate suggestions to a sensitive employment policy.