Successful year: Welcome Center Chemnitz supports international talents!

Successful year: Welcome Center Chemnitz supports international talents!

Bürgerhaus Am Wall, 09111 Chemnitz, Deutschland - It was a year ago that the Welcome Center in Chemnitz has opened its doors. Started in the heart of the citizens' office, it quickly developed into a central point of contact for specialists, returnees: inside, graduation graduates: inside and moving from all over the world. According to the latest figures from the city of Chemnitz, more than 300 consultations have taken place this year who supported specialists and workers from 43 countries. And with success!

The idea behind the Welcome Center is simple: support for arriving, living and working in Chemnitz. This includes not only consultations for the new residents, but also help for regional companies that want to integrate international employees. With one eye on the high demand in technical areas, business, medicine and IT, the center has specifically expanded its range of advice. Chemnitz reports that information and network events are also planned to promote the exchange between companies and international specialists.

comprehensive offer for immigrants

The focus of the consultation is the professional recognition of foreign degrees, which is a crucial point for many immigrants: inside. The direct neighbors and the Free State of Saxony work hand in hand to ensure smooth integration at the interfaces of the most diverse authorities. According to zefas , the corresponding advice centers are available to support in the recognition procedure and in the adaptation measures in the IQ network.

How important this topic is is also reflected in the cooperation with the central office for foreign education. Here the Anabin database is provided, which enables it to get information about the recognition of your professional qualifications. The portal "Recognition in Germany", operated by the Federal Government, is also a valuable resource that indicates the specific requirements in different professional fields.

language support and search for living space

Another component of integration is the promotion of German language skills. Before it even comes to entry, potential immigrants can expand the language skills of offers such as the Goethe Institute or VHS learning portals. Recognition in Germany complements this with reference to further programs for preliminary integration that facilitate an uncomplicated arrival in Germany.

Of course, looking for apartments also plays a central role. The path to the new home often looks rocky, which is why regional welcome centers, counties and municipalities are ready to help with rental. Support for authorities, childcare and move are also part of the comprehensive service that the Welcome Center offers.

At the end of the first year, the Welcome Center Chemnitz draws a positive balance and plans to further expand its offer. The aim remains to support the quality of life and career prospects in Chemnitz and help to promote the generation of skilled workers for companies from the region. If you are interested, you can reach the Welcome Center under these contact details: Bürgerhaus am Wall, Düsseldorfer Platz 1, Tel.: 0371 488-3390 or by email to WelmeMe-Center (at) Stadt-chemnitz.de. In the hope of another year full of successes and exemplary integration experiences, the question arises: What could still be possible in Chemnitz?