The following directorates and offices deliver the OAED's services within the framework of their respective ambits:
- Directorate for Vocational Guidance;
- Directorate for Vocational Training;
- Directorate for Vocational Training Programmes and Methodology;
- Directorate for Employment;
- Directorate for Social Security;
- Office for International Relations;
- Office for the Rehabilitation of Special Social Groups.
These are supported in their functions by the following other directorates and offices: Studies and Organisation, Personnel, Finances, Supplies, Technical Support, Data Processing, Inspection and Audits, Legal Affairs, Statistics and Publications, Medical Office, etc. The regional offices are executive bodies consisting of Regional Directorates, Prefectural Offices and Local Offices. Their "product range" covers employment promotion, social security and vocational training provisions. They are also responsible for paying out the benefits and allowances listed above. Thus, the desired decentralisation of the OAED's administrative structures has been achieved.
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