Recruitment and integration of international professionals

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A large network of consulting and funding opportunities is available for companies for the entire process, from recruitment, recognition and qualification to the successful employment and integration of international skilled workers. In addition to nationwide programmes, the state of Brandenburg offers additional support services that make it easier for small
Job advertisements that are specifically advertised in target countries under the ‘fair recruitment’ seal of approval can also be posted free of charge on the specialist portal.

Support structures for attracting international skilled workers to Brandenburg 


With a specific Brandenburg reference

IQ sub-project Service Centres for the Skilled Immigration Northwest & Southeast

IHK-Projektgesellschaft mbH Ostbrandenburg + DAREconsulting GmbH 

  • Consultancy for companies and international skilled workers (by telephone and in person)
  • On-site support for small and medium-sized companies in developing intercultural skills and managing integration
  • Regional network development and support for individual cases
  • Individual support for employers with questions and obstacles within the skilled worker immigration process
  • Demonstration of the possibilities of integration management 
IQ counselling on recognition, IQ training programmes

Authorities responsible for professional recognition in VP

  • Advice on the recognition of foreign qualifications at various locations in Brandenburg
  • Qualification in the context of recognition
International Talent Service

Economic Development Agency Brandenbur

  • Analysis of the demand for skilled workers and immigration potential
  • Information and advice for companies
  • Referral advice (processes and structures)
  • Anchoring within the WFBB structure (also link to the topic of clusters)
  • Welcome assistant on the Brandenburg skilled workers portal
Central Immigration Office LDS

Accelerated skilled labour procedure, §§ 71, 81a AufenthG (responsible MIK)

Without specific reference to Brandenburg

Plattform make-it-in-germany

Initial information for interested parties from abroad, job offers and applications, information on and links to federal states.

>  www.make-it-in-germany.com

BA: International Placement Services (ZAV)

Search for skilled workers/placement abroa

BA: Central Service Office for Professional Recognition

General counselling and counselling when employment in BB not yet certain (administrative agreement BMBF, BMAS, BA, MWAE)

Central Immigration Office LDS

Implementation of an accelerated procedure for skilled workers, §§ 71, 81a AufenthG (zust. MIK)

Support with the recruitment of international nursing professionals

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In addition to private intermediaries, various portals can be used for recruitment. Portals such as the Fachkräfteportal only advertise offers for international nurses according to the principles of fair recruitment. This means that they only advertise in countries that do not have a shortage of workers in the specialised field. Companies can contact the advisory bodies at an early stage to support the process.

Support with the recruitment of international apprentices

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Instead of skilled workers, training places can also be filled with international applicants. The vocational training chain – i.e. the qualification levels that build on one another from nursing assistance to academic professions – allows nursing staff to be given long-term prospects and thus to be retained in the company for a long time.

Support with the integration of international skilled workers

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Social and operational integration plays a crucial role in the long-term successful employment of international skilled workers. Numerous initiatives provide support, from preparatory measures for successful onboarding to long-term mentoring programmes.

Marketing to attract international nurses

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A coherent branding concept helps to increase the visibility and acceptance of a company among the relevant target groups. Numerous international contacts and measures help to convey a suitable image of your institution and its environment, and increase the pool of potential applicants.