A strong network supports Brandenburg companies from the initial idea to the successful integration of international skilled workers.
The Chambers of Industry and Commerce offer Brandenburg-based companies and skilled workers from abroad individual advice on entry procedures, recognition of professional qualifications, legal frameworks, and funding opportunities. They provide support in recruiting qualified specialists and workers from Germany and abroad by offering information and advisory services, including approaching international specialists and talent pools.
The Chambers of Industry and Commerce also support foreign skilled workers and refugees who wish to take up training or employment in the state of Brandenburg. A particular focus is placed on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in the complex skilled worker immigration process. In addition, the IHK organization maintains a strong network and arranges contacts with qualified skilled workers and training partners abroad.
For the districts of Oberhavel, Ostprignitz-Ruppin, Havelland, Potsdam-Mittelmark, Prignitz, Teltow-Fläming, as well as the independent city of Brandenburg an der Havel and the state capital Potsdam.
Karla Lange
Breite Straße 3a-c
14467 Potsdam
For the districts of Dahme-Spreewald, Elbe-Elster, Spree-Neiße, Oberspreewald-Lausitz, and the independent city of Cottbus.
Konrad Scheffel
Goethestraße 1
03046 Cottbus
For the districts of Barnim, Oder-Spree, Märkisch-Oderland, Uckermark, and the independent city of Frankfurt (Oder).
Michael Götz
Puschkinstr. 12B
15236 Frankfurt (Oder)
The first step in the process of applying for the accelerated skilled worker procedure is the recognition of the skilled worker's qualifications acquired abroad. Under the Recognition Act, anyone who has obtained a state-recognized vocational qualification abroad is entitled to have their educational qualification assessed for equivalence with a German vocational qualification.
The chambers of crafts offer information events on the topics of skilled worker immigration and recognition of qualifications.
The chambers of crafts advise and support you before and during the fast-track procedure for skilled workers. You can also take advantage of regular information events on the topics of skilled worker immigration and recognition of qualifications.
For more personalized advice, please contact the chamber of crafts responsible for your chamber district.
Potsdam Chamber of Crafts (Western Brandenburg region): for the districts of Prignitz, Ostprignitz-Ruppin, Oberhavel, Havelland, Potsdam-Mittelmark, Teltow-Fläming, as well as the independent city of Brandenburg an der Havel and the state capital Potsdam.
Dana Schneider
Frankfurt (Oder) Chamber of Crafts (East Brandenburg region): For the districts of Barnim, Oder-Spree, Märkisch-Oderland, Uckermark, and the independent city of Frankfurt (Oder).
Aleksandra Ziomko-Zmuda
Cottbus Chamber of Crafts (South Brandenburg region): For the districts of Dahme-Spreewald, Elbe-Elster, Spree-Neiße, Oberspreewald-Lausitz, and the independent city of Cottbus.
The Central Immigration Office in the Dahme-Spreewald district provides support and advice on all matters relating to skilled worker immigration.
For all districts in the state of Brandenburg.
Immigration Office / Migration Department
Herr Bolduan
Subject area manager
The International Talent Desk of the Brandenburg Economic Development Corporation (WFBB) supports companies in recruiting foreign skilled workers, students, and trainees.
For all districts in the state of Brandenburg.
Melanie Schreiber
The International Talent Desk of the Brandenburg Economic Development Corporation (WFBB) supports companies in recruiting foreign skilled workers, students, and trainees.
For all districts in the state of Brandenburg.
Melanie Schreiber