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The state initiative Fachkraft im Fokus supports skilled workers, new immigrants, companies and regional stakeholders in all matters relating to securing skilled workers. With its five regional advice centers, the state initiative Fachkraft im Fokus is the first point of contact for securing skilled workers in Saxony-Anhalt. Together with regional network partners, it provides comprehensive advice and support services.</p

Saxony-Anhalt faces the challenge of counteracting the consequences of demographic change and presenting itself as an attractive place to live and work. SMEs in particular are complaining about the lack of well-trained specialists, who form an essential basis for companies' ability to innovate and compete. We help by bringing skilled workers and companies together, advising them on funding opportunities and thus making further training more attractive.</p

What our customers say about us

Read in the short feedbacks how we support people in achieving their professional goals - authentically, effectively and individually.

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„In my search for a job here in Magdeburg after moving from Leipzig, Ms. Frebel has actively supported me since our contact at the job fair and, in addition to my own research, "provided" me with links to vacancies, which has now actually resulted in a permanent employment contract from 01.08. onwards. Thank you very much!“
Antje Laue
Advice for professionals
„I can highly recommend the advice provided by Fachkraft im Fokus. I sought advice during a phase of professional reorientation and received valuable information on the opportunities available. This gave me a better basis for decision-making and enabled me to act in a more targeted manner. I also received a very good overview of the regional job market in and around Magdeburg.“
Susanne Machill
Advice for specialists
„I had already been in Germany for six months and finally wanted to work. My brother told me to get support from Fachkraft im Fokus. They helped me straight away and revised my CV. With the new application documents, I got a job straight away.“
Gorin Khalil
WelcomeCenter Saxony-Anhalt
„In our structurally weak region, it is difficult to find skilled workers and build up an academic cadre. Specialist knowledge is required, especially in our industry as an automotive supplier. With the support of Fachkraft im Fokus and the job and specialist exchange, we have already been able to successfully fill our first vacancy. We will therefore continue to use the competent support of Fachkraft im Fokus in our search for applicants.“
Adolf Fehse
WIKO Electronic Components, Klötze
„The advice was very helpful and easy to understand. I had the feeling that I could do everything with certainty and clarity. All my questions were answered quickly and reliably. I also received very good support when contacting the immigration authorities. Many thanks for that!“
Leila Mahmoudi
WelcomeCenter Saxony-Anhalt
„The advice from Fachkraft im Fokus helped me a lot. They listened to me and gave me tips on employment law issues and communication strategies. With the revised application documents and contacts with employers in the region, I now want to start my new career.“
Kerstin Probst
Advice for specialists
„If you want to remain competitive as a company, it is important to train your employees. Through Fachkraft im Fokus, I was made aware of the funding opportunities offered by the state of Saxony-Anhalt and took advantage of this for my employees. Now we can expand our range of services and offer more service to our customers.“
Andreas Wiebicke
Scaffolding and roofing company Wiebicke
„I am completely satisfied. Many thanks to all of you! I am delighted to have such organizations here in Germany! They are very helpful. I have found a wonderful job, what could be better? Wish you much success in your generous work!“
Anna from the Ukraine
WelcomeCenter Saxony-Anhalt
„Fachkraft im Fokus offered us a very diverse range of support. On the one hand, we received comprehensive information on funding opportunities for planned further training. On the other hand, we were able to use the Bundeswehr speed dating event and the state initiative to find new ways of recruiting skilled workers.“
Erik Möllmann
REICO Kunststoff-Technik GmbH
„It's easy to get in touch and you can always find the help you need from nice people and without a lot of bureaucracy. Thank you for preparing my CV.“
Haci Ahmet Kilic
WelcomeCenter Saxony-Anhalt
„As a retailer, we have to constantly improve our service for our customers in order to hold our own against the Internet. We have therefore chosen a special qualification for our employees. Fachkraft im Fokus provided us with comprehensive information about funding opportunities. Without this important information, we would not have been able to implement our special qualification.“
Hannelore Zacharias
Personnel Developer Maco-Möbel Vertriebs GmbH
„I was helped quickly and competently in my search for a new job. I was immediately given an appointment for a consultation with Ms. Schuster and then received numerous tips on application options. I had a job interview soon afterwards. The new job is going great. Many thanks again for everything.“
Gerd Strenge
Advice for specialists
„The support from Fachkraft im Fokus was very helpful for me. Ms. Stoye revised my application documents and contacted various companies. As a result, I found a great internship where I was able to gain my first work experience here in Germany.“
Walid Borayek
WelcomeCenter Saxony-Anhalt
„After more than 12 years of professional experience in an international company, I would like to return to my home town of Bitterfeld-Wolfen together with my family. I want my children to grow up with the family. At the returnee day in Bitterfeld, I therefore visited the Fachkraft im Fokus stand to get support in my search for a job as a team leader in the region. I think it's great that there is such an initiative. I was given an appointment at short notice. I then received comprehensive information and initial job offers. I also registered on the free job and specialist exchange. If you are looking for a team leader, you can find my profile here: https://bit.ly/2U7BFsT“
Rene Müller
Advice for professionals
„The state initiative Fachkraft im Fokus gave us the opportunity to reflect on our day-to-day work and evaluate our training and development offerings. They showed us that existing ways of retaining and recruiting employees are already having a positive effect on our employees and making newcomers curious. Thank you for your support and the opportunity to get to know you.“
Cornelia Stegemann
habilis-gGmbH Senior citizens' residence "Am Eiskellerplatz"
„Fachkraft im Fokus helped me a lot. I not only received very nice advice on my goal of improving and expanding my German language skills, but was also given comprehensive information and support. The reference to WEITERBILDUNG DIREKT in particular was very helpful for me. I would like to thank you very much for your support.“
Evgenia Ilchovska
Advice for specialists
„The process ended with a positive result! I truly appreciate your assistance, help, and kindness throughout this process.“
Mirsaid Alizade
WelcomeCenter Sachsen-Anhalt
„The support from the WelcomeCenter of the state initiative "Fachkraft im Fokus" to make the compatibility of family and career even more visible internally and externally in our district association was very helpful. We will also find and select suitable measures to offer a family-friendly corporate culture. We will use Ms. Mogdans' impulses and suggestions for this. We look forward to further cooperation.“
Corinna Reinecke
Managing Director AWO Kreisverband Wittenberg e.V.
„Right from the start, I was shown steps that made my everyday life in Germany much easier, and all kinds of things were explained to me through the guidance of my advisor, for which I am very grateful. It is a great achievement that I will never forget.
Since my consultation, I have been helped an incredible amount in all the areas mentioned above. Powerful, excellent, limitless support in my job search and processing of my documents. I am very grateful and happy to have received this kind of support.“
Yusuf
WelcomeCenter Saxony-Anhalt
„Please continue this "Specialist in Focus" program. THAT really is a practical, sensible AND sustainable concept. Thank you!“
Miriam Bergmann
Advice for professionals
„The interview was very important for me. I received a lot of helpful information about integrating into life in Germany and in this city. The advisor asked very professional questions and identified my weaknesses, which we worked out solutions to together. It is very good that there are centers like this where you can get support and advice quickly and competently. I have already recommended your organization to some of my friends. Thank you very much for having such an institution!“
Sofiya Petrova
WelcomeCenter Saxony-Anhalt

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Job and specialist exchange

Support for companies

Securing skilled workers and employer attractiveness
Are you looking for skilled workers for your company? Our analysis process with Werteetz© helps you to find out exactly what makes your company attractive. Based on this, we work with you to develop solution-oriented measures. With our regional, free job and specialist exchange, you can draw attention to your vacancies in a targeted manner.</p

Digital transformation and skilled worker development
Are you planning to introduce innovative digital processes at your company? Would you like to take your employees along with you in these change processes and expand their knowledge? We support you in efficiently implementing personnel development in your company and actively tackling change.</p

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Advice for specialists

Competence development and career planning
Do you want to kick-start your career or make a fresh start? You're not sure whether you've considered all your options? We work with you to find out where your prospects and opportunities lie and focus entirely on your personal needs - independently, free of charge and independent of the provider.

Professional reorientation or change of direction
Are you looking for a new or different professional challenge? Do you already have a clear idea of what makes an interesting job for you or not? With the help of our advice and the job and specialist exchange, we can put you in touch with companies in Saxony-Anhalt. "Good work" is a guiding principle here.</p

Further training advice
Do you already know which further training course you should take and don't know what support options are available? Or do you still need help finding a suitable course for your goal? We will be happy to advise you on suitable offers for your continuing professional development and the financial support available.</p

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Service at the WelcomeCenter Saxony-Anhalt

New start in Saxony-Anhalt
Are you planning to move to Saxony-Anhalt alone or with your family to live and work here? But you don't know your way around yet and still have a lot of questions? We can advise you on all aspects of moving here, provide information about the region you want to move to and put you in touch with local contacts in companies, schools and daycare centers or landlords. We support and guide you to a good professional arrival.

Welcoming culture and integration
As an employer, we support you in recruiting skilled workers from Germany and abroad as well as during the induction of your new employees. We provide you with information on suitable funding instruments and advise you on topics relating to a welcoming corporate culture and family friendliness.</p

Knowledge transfer and transparency
Do you work as a volunteer or in advisory/qualification initiatives in ST? If so, we can provide you with up-to-date information, training and opportunities for exchange on topics relating to the labor market integration of migrants.</p

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Further training advice

The Further Training Agency Saxony-Anhalt provides companies, employees and those interested in further training with a point of contact for the many challenges, questions and funding opportunities relating to employee qualification, digitalization of work, personnel development and securing skilled workers. According to the principle of "advice from a single source", those seeking advice in Saxony-Anhalt receive individual and tailor-made solutions for further training needs. To this end, the Saxony-Anhalt Employment Agencies, the state initiative Fachkraft im Fokus and the Zukunftszentrum Digitale Arbeit Sachsen-Anhalt cooperate with regional network partners under the umbrella of the Weiterbildungsagentur Sachsen-Anhalt.

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2:14 p.m. is HR working time! - New offer for companies
Good HR work is increasingly becoming the "winner" when it comes to finding and retaining skilled workers from Germany and abroad. Companies are looking for good opportunities to absorb up-to-date and practical knowledge and exchange ideas with like-minded people and experts.

Under the title "3×3 of HR work", the state initiative Fachkraft im Fokus is offering an interactive, free information and exchange format for companies from Saxony-Anhalt from May 15, 2025. The first of a total of nine modules is dedicated to the topic of "Employee management".</p

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