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JOBCAFÉ: Make it in Heilbronn-Franken - Making Plans about living and working in Germany

26.03.2026
Veranstaltung
Welcome Center Heilbronn-Franken

The online seminar is aimed at individuals who are planning to live and work in Germany and have questions about the process. It provides an overview of key topics such as visa requirements and the appropriate visa type, the recognition of professional qualifications or degrees, the importance of German language skills for employment, and how the job search process works in Germany.

In addition, the seminar outlines available support services to assist participants on their path to living and working in the Heilbronn-Franken region.

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Working and Living in Germany - Recognition for Germany

08.04.2026
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Bundesagentur für Arbeit
 

The International and Specialized Placement (ZAV) is responsible for international services within the Federal Employment Agency (BA) and cooperates with numerous high-level national and international partners. Its work focuses on the immigration of skilled workers from abroad and the placement of specialized professional groups.

The ZAV serves as a central point of contact for questions related to living and working in Germany. Through its information and advisory services, it supports international professionals both before and after their arrival, helping them to integrate quickly and navigate everyday life in Germany.

In addition, the ZAV provides more in-depth guidance, including an assessment of individual labour market opportunities and information on migration-related topics such as visas, recognition of qualifications, and learning German.

The WebTutorial focuses in particular on the recognition of foreign qualifications. The first part provides an overview of living and working in Germany, covering topics such as the labour market, skills shortages, visa requirements, the social security system, as well as application and job search processes, including an introduction to available services.

The second part addresses the recognition of foreign qualification, both academic and non-academi, in greater detail. It outlines the general process and illustrates it using practical case studies.

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Online Seminar on Recognition of Foreign Professional Qualifications in Germany

27.11.2025
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Anerkennung in Deutschland

The online seminar offers essential information on the recognition of a foreign professional qualification in Germany and how to prepare for a successful professional start.

Having your professional qualification recognized is a key step toward successful integration into the labor market and building your career in Germany.

In this 90-minute online seminar, the training team from “Anerkennung in Deutschland” will provide practical, hands-on information about the recognition process — from submitting your application and preparing the required documents to finding available counselling options.

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Foreign skilled workers

On this page, companies can find information about the Skilled Workers Immigration Act (FEG), the recognition potentials of vocational diplomas from selected focus countries, practical examples of successful recruitment from abroad as well as contact points for companies.
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Cooperation partners

The BQ-Portal, the portal “Recognition in Germany” and the database “anabin” are the three central information portals for recognition of foreign professional qualifications.
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Swiss study: Jobturbo helps Ukrainian refugees enter employment faster

10.10.2025
A new study confirms that Germany’s Jobturbo initiative is helping refugees—especially from Ukraine—enter the labor market more quickly. Targeted support and more frequent counseling sessions are making a difference. The BQ-Portal is also accelerating the integration process by providing detailed, accessible information on Ukrainian vocational qualifications and supporting the recognition of professional skills.
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Language skills are key for employment, but not necessarily for recognition

07.05.2026
A recent IAB Short Report shows that more than half of employers in Germany require at least B2-level German for new hires.
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Recognition by professional group 2017

The share of applicants granted full equivalence in Germany varies widely among the individual professions and among the professional groups. The proportion of applicants who received full equivalence is especially high in the sales sector. On the other hand, the success rate in the law and administration sector is extremely low due to significant differences in the law and administration systems among the countries.
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BQ-Portal: Holder of the UN Public Service Award 2024

09.02.2026
The BQ-Portal was recognised with the United Nations Public Service Award for its contribution to transparency in the recognition of foreign vocational qualifications. The award highlights the portal’s role in supporting public administrations and improving access to the German labour market for skilled professionals.
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