Webinars for employers
Are you looking for skilled workers for your company? With our "Make it in Germany" webinar series, you can get information easily and conveniently from your office or home.
Upcoming webinars
All current webinars for 2026 are listed here.
09 September 2026 - Recognition of Foreign Qualifications – Process and Practical Tips
When: Wednesday, 09 september 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Expert: Make it in Germany
Language: German
Assessing and having foreign qualifications officially recognised is a key step when hiring international skilled workers. In this webinar, you will learn about the requirements for the recognition procedure, how the process works step by step, and what practical tips can help you navigate it successfully. A Q&A session at the end gives you the opportunity to ask your specific questions.
13 October 2026: Hiring International Skilled Workers: The Fast-Track Procedure in Practice
When: Tuesday, 13 October 2026, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Expert: Central Office for the Fast-Track Procedure for Skilled Workers at the Lower Saxony State Reception Authority
Language: German
The fast-track procedure for skilled workers can, in many cases, shorten administrative processes for the entry of your new skilled worker. In this webinar, experts from the Central Office for the Fast-Track Procedure for Skilled Workers at the Lower Saxony State Reception Authority will explain the individual steps for employers - from the power of attorney to the pre-approval of the visa. You will also receive practical tips for submitting the application and have the opportunity to ask your questions during a Q&A session.
Please note: Only general questions can be addressed; individual cases cannot be discussed.
17 november 2026: Successfully Recruiting Professional Drivers from Abroad
When: Tuesday, 17 November 2026, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Experts: Susanne Lingl, Dana Lenk and Nicole Winkler (IHK München & Oberbayern)
Language: German
Would you like to recruit professional drivers from abroad? This webinar provides a concise overview of possible immigration pathways for drivers from non-EU countries and explains what you need to consider regarding driving licences and professional driver qualifications. We will also cover the new regulations for professional drivers that came into force on 18 August 2026. These include streamlined qualification procedures, additional languages for examinations, and simplified rules for recognising certain foreign driving licences.
Past webinars
Recruiting trainees from abroad – Basics for employers (GER)
(Recording: 23/07/2025)
Recognition of foreign qualifications & recognition partnership (GER)
(Recording: 02/07/2025)
Visa processing at the BfAA for nursing and healthcare professions (GER)
(Recording: 10/06/2025)
Recruiting skilled workers abroad - „Hand in Hand for International Talents" (GER)
(Recording: 05/06/2025)
"Welcome culture & integration" toolbox for companies (GER)
(Recording: 04/12/2024)
VDI-Xpand: Successful integration of migrated engineers (GER)
(Recording: 16/10/2024)
International recruitment agency - "Fair Recruitment Care Germany" quality mark (GER)
(Recording: 16/07/2024)
The new Skilled Labour Immigration Act - How do I use it in practice? (Opportunity card) (GER)
(Recording: 03/07/2024)
Intercultural competences for employers - An introduction (GER)
(Recording: 29/05/2024)
Find & retain skilled workers abroad (GER)
(Recording: 07/05/2024)
Breaking new ground - Skilled worker immigration into the crafts (GER)
(Recording: 10/04/2024)
The new Skilled Immigration Act - How to use it in practice (EU Blue Card) (GER)
(Recording: 21/02/2024)
At a glance: The new Skilled Immigration Act (GER)
(Recording: 05/12/2023)
How to recruit from abroad: Coffee break with the Employer Service (GER)
(Recording: 25/07/2023)
German language skills: Coffee break with the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (GER)
(Recording: 20/06/2023)
Finding skilled workers from abroad – What you need to know as an employer (GER)
(Recording: 08/03/2023)
Opportunities of professional recognition (GER)
(Recording: 26/04/2022)
How does the fast-track procedure for skilled workers work? (GER)
(Recording: 01/06/2021)
