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Current projects for recruiting skilled workers

Are you looking for support in finding skilled workers abroad? The projects of our partners will help you implement your plans. Here you will find the right project for your company.

We present  here some projects from our partner network that could support you in recruiting skilled workers from abroad. Would you like to participate or do you need more information? Feel free to contact the respective project's contact persons.

Specialized! Recruitment, placement and qualification of medical doctors

Specialized! provides support to clinics and international doctors until they are licensed to practise medicine, with the aim of recruiting doctors of human medicine for specialist training in Germany. In this programme, the Federal Employment Agency, in cooperation with its network partners, provides support in all the administrative steps required in the complex immigration process for doctors. Through the combination of language & knowledge transfer and practical phases (dual approach) in the clinic, it is possible to assign the international doctors to the employers directly after their arrival, which has been positively received, especially in rural areas. Specialized! represents a medium-term staff recruitment opportunity.  

Want to learn more about the "Specialized!" programme? Visit monthly online information events for employers.

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"Hand in Hand for International Talents" connects qualified professionals and companies

Is your company a member of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) and looking for a skilled worker in the fields of electrical engineering or computer science? The project "Hand in Hand for International Talents" recruits qualified professionals with vocational training in Brazil, India and Vietnam. The project supports companies through the entire process. You can get to know applicants at regular online recruiting days or already search for the right specialist in the short profile folders.

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Triple Win Project

The Triple Win Project is implemented jointly by the Federal Employment Agency (BA) and the GIZ. The foundation of the project is formed by placement agreements between the BA and the partner countries' employment authorities (Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Philippines, India and Tunisia).

The partner authority organises the application procedure locally and checks the incoming applications according to formal criteria. The BA assesses the applicants' personal, professional and linguistic qualifications in individual selection interviews. A language test is part of the selection process: the GIZ offers language training for nursing professionals (level B1 of the Common European Reference Framework with technical terminology for nursing personnel), professional preparation for working in Germany as well as support in the integration and recognition process after arriving in Germany.

The new arrivals work as auxiliary nurses until their foreign qualification in the field of nursing and patient care has been recognised. This should take place within the first year of employment.

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Nursing professionals for Germany

In this project, the BA's Central Placement Office (ZAV) recruits nursing professionals from Mexico and Brazil and selects them together with German clinics. Intensive support is provided by the ZAV during the subsequent German language courses with the aim of achieving recognition of the professional qualification and a successful employment in Germany. In this process, the BA works closely with partners in Latin America as well as in Germany in order to ensure a successful and fair immigration of skilled workers.

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THAMM project – Trainees and qualified professionals from North Africa

Is your company looking for staff? The THAMM project promotes fair and sustainable recruitment of trainees and skilled workers from North Africa for Germany. The project supports you in finding applicants with professional experience and good language skills. You will receive a comprehensive range of support services, including the selection of applicants, placement, and integration support after entry.

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PAM - partnership approaches for training and labour migration

The PAM project (“partnership approaches for development-oriented training and labour migration”) implemented by the GIZ (German Society for International Cooperation) offers transnational partnerships which support the search for international qualified professionals and young talents. PAM currently provides access to international networks and advises companies who are active in the fields of cutting mechanics, construction, IT and early childhood education. You will receive help with administrative and legal questions, and you will be supported during the selection and entry process, for example by organising German language courses and by translating certificates.

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UBAconnect: Finding qualified professionals through adaptation programmes

UBAconnect is an offer for companies looking for skilled workers in the industrial-technical, commercial or skilled trades sectors. Companies in need for personnel reinforcement and interested in employing a person, whose international vocational qualification is only partially recognized in Germany, are welcome to participate. Companies applying need to be willing to support them in the post-qualification process.

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"Passgenaue Besetzung" programme

The "Passgenaue Besetzung" programme supports small and medium-sized enterprises in filling vocational training positions and integrating foreign trainees and skilled workers. More information on the programme can be found on the website of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action.

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Funding program: Targeted Mobility Schemes

The Targeted Mobility Schemes funding program (TMS) of the EURES network supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the integration of new employees from other EU countries. SMEs can receive funding for an integration programme with various elements (e.g. language courses) if you meet some requirements and submit an application. Are you interested? The advisors at the Customer Center will show you the way forward.

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International professionals at work in a factory hall