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Skilled Workforce Monitoring Transformation—The Job Monitor

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Startpunkt TQ Hannover

Contact Point for Partial Qualification in the Hanover Region: With the Startpunkt TQ project …
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Training Programs Offered by the Hannover Adult Education Center

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Continuing Education Counseling in Hannover

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Successful Collaboration with Indian Skilled Workers—Intercultural Training for Companies

Part 2: Motivating and Retaining Indian Skilled Workers
Event Series
In two practical workshops, you’ll gain insights into culturally influenced differences in communication, collaboration, and expectations in everyday work life.
When?
September 11, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where?
House of Economic Development, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hanover
Hanover Region

City Tour: Welcome Tour of Hanover!

Event Series
Did you move to Hannover for a job or an apprenticeship? — Then now is the perfect time to get to know your new city—and make valuable connections along the way.
When?
September 25, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Hanover Region

Intercultural Training for Businesses

Part 1: Communication and Rules
Event Series
Better Understanding International Employees: Get ready to tackle the challenges of the global workplace and lead your team to success with intercultural competence!
When?
September 28, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where?
House of Economic Development, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hanover
Hanover Region

Intercultural Training for Businesses

Part 2: Perception and Culture
Event Series
Better Understanding International Employees: Get ready to tackle the challenges of the global workplace and lead your team to success with intercultural competence!
When?
October 2, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where?
House of Economic Development, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hanover
Hanover Region

Intercultural Training for Businesses

Training 3: Intercultural Conflicts
Event Series
Better Understanding International Employees: Get ready to tackle the challenges of the global workplace and lead your team to success with intercultural competence!
When?
October 5, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where?
House of Economic Development, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hanover
Hanover Region

Meeting of the “Hannover Skilled Worker Immigration Network”

The Welcome Center Region Hannover, together with its partner institutions, cordially invites you to the next meeting of the Hanover Skilled Worker Immigration Network.
When?
October 9, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Hanover Region

City Tour: Welcome Tour of Hannover!

Event Series
Have you moved to Hanover for a job or an apprenticeship? — Then now is the perfect time to get to know your new city—and make valuable connections along the way.
When?
October 23, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Hanover Region

Successful Conflict Resolution: Strategies and Resources for SMEs

The Origins and Management of Conflict: Added Value for Businesses
Event Series
The workshop series “Successful Conflict Resolution: Strategies and Resources for SMEs” is being held in cooperation with the Federal Association for Mediation in Business and the Workplace (Bundesverband Mediation in Wirtschaft und Arbeitswelt e.V.) and the Federal Association for Mediation (Bundesverband MEDIATION e.V.) free of charge for SMEs from the region...
When?
November 5, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where?
House of Economic Development, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hanover
Hanover Region

Successful Conflict Resolution: Strategies and Resources for SMEs

Conflict Communication in the Workplace
Event Series
The workshop series “Successful Conflict Resolution: Strategies and Resources for SMEs” is being held in cooperation with the Federal Association for Mediation in Business and the Workplace (Bundesverband Mediation in Wirtschaft und Arbeitswelt e.V.) and the Federal Association for Mediation (Bundesverband MEDIATION e.V.) free of charge for SMEs from the region...
When?
November 10, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where?
House of Economic Development, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hanover
Hanover Region

Successful Conflict Resolution: Strategies and Resources for SMEs

Dealing with Conflicts and Mediation as Part of Employer Attractiveness & Internal Conflict Management
Event Series
The workshop series “Successful Conflict Resolution: Strategies and Resources for SMEs” is being held in cooperation with the Federal Association for Mediation in Business and the Workplace (Bundesverband Mediation in Wirtschaft und Arbeitswelt e.V.) and the Federal Association for Mediation (Bundesverband MEDIATION e.V.) free of charge for SMEs from the region...
When?
November 16, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where?
House of Economic Development, Vahrenwalder Straße 7, 30165 Hanover

Latest news on skilled workers and regioLab+

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Hanover Region
regioLab+ Weiterbildungspreis Preisträger und Region Hannover
Innovative Continuing Education Concept Honored
Combating the shortage of skilled workers: The regioLab+ Continuing Education Award aims to increase corporate participation in partial qualification programs.Read the news item
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Hanover Region
11 Frauen stehen nebeneinander und lächeln.
Successful “Holà Kita” Project Moves into Next Phase with 15 Participants
January 30, 2026- In the previous cohort, eleven participants were certified as early childhood educators.Read the news item
News
Hanover Region
v.l.n.r. Ulf-Birger Franz, Dezernent für Wirtschaft, Verkehr, Kultur und Bildung der Region Hannover, Christine Mikliss, Senior Beraterin des GIZ-Projektes „THAMM Plus", Michael Erben, Geschäftsführer Autohaus Bennigsen GmbH, Mohamed Chamakh, KFZ-Mechatroniker aus Tunesien, Tatia Chkhenkeli und Tornike Murtskhvaladze vom Welcome Center der Region Hannover
Welcome Center for Skilled Worker Immigration Continues to Grow
January 20, 2025- Advised more than 70 companies in 2024; supports the “THAMM Plus” project.Read the news item
News
Hanover Region
Vier Personen stehen vor einer Präsentation „Weiterbildungspreis 2024". Zwei halten gemeinsam eine gerahmte Urkunde.
The Future of Continuing Education: Soft Skills Are Becoming More Important
August 9, 2024- “Continuing Education Program of the Future”: The Hannover Employment Agency and the Hannover Region Recognize Innovative Educational Projects.Read the press release
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Hannover Region
Fachkräfteallianz Hannover mit erneuerter Kooperationsvereinbarung
Hanover Skilled Workforce Alliance Celebrates Ten Years of Collaboration
April 10, 2024- Joint cooperation agreement of the Hannover Skilled Workforce Alliance reaffirmed and renewed on the occasion of its 10th anniversary.Read the press release
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Hanover Region
Gemeinsam für verschlankte Prozesse bei der Fachkräfteeinwanderung: IHK-Abteilungsleiterin Silke Richter, Hannovers Erster Stadtrat und Ordnungsdezernent Axel von der Ohe, Hannovers Oberbürgermeister Belit Onay, Regionspräsident Steffen Krach, Christine Karasch, Dezernentin für Öffentliche Sicherheit und Zuwanderung und Dr. Carl-Michael Vogt, Stellvertretender Hauptgeschäftsführer der Handwerkskammer Hannover.
Cooperation Agreement on Skilled Worker Immigration Signed
March 4, 2024- The region and the state capital, along with the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) and the Chamber of Crafts (HWK), streamlineprocesses. Read the news item
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Hanover Region
Sechs Männer stehen vor dem Schild „Haus der Wirtschaftsförderung". Zwei tragen Arbeitskleidung, die anderen Freizeitkleidung.
Hannover Region Promotes the Recruitment of Foreign Skilled Workers
February 27, 2024- First companies benefit from the “Welcome to Hannover Region” projectRead the press release
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Hannover Region
Gezeichnete Glühbirne mit bunten Farbspritzern in Gelb, Rot, Blau und Grün auf türkisem Hintergrund.
The Region’s Economic Development Agency Launches Innovation Competition
January 8, 2024- “Training Program of the Future” by the Employment Agency and the Region.Read the press release
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Hanover Region
: Erfolgreich von regioLab beraten: Alexander Skubowius, Fachbereichsleiter Wirtschafts- und Beschäftigungsförderung der Region Hannover (v.r.) und Niedersachsens Wirtschaftsminister Olaf Lies besuchen die Hilmer GmbH CNC-Technik: Die Geschäftsführenden Peter Hilmer (v.l.) und Heike Hilmer-Börner zusammen mit Mitarbeiter Nabil Ben Salah. © Region Hannover
“regioLab” Project: A Pioneer as a Digital Hub in Lower Saxony
September 11, 2023- Minister of Economic Affairs Olaf Lies gets a firsthandlook at participating company Hilmer.Read the article
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Hanover Region
Vier Personen stehen um einen roten Stehtisch in einem Raum mit DOMICIL-Seniorenresidenzen-Aufstellern.
The Participation Opportunities Act in Practice—Support for Businesses
Wage subsidies, coaching, and training support for companies that offer long-term unemployed individuals a career opportunity.Read the news item
News
Hanover Region
Logo RegioLAB – Ihr Netzwerk für Weiterbildung. Gefördert durch Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales, Deutscher Bundestag.
Targeted Support for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
On-the-job training—an issue that affects every business. RegioLab offers targeted support for small and medium-sized enterprises.Read the article
News
Hannover Region
Drei Personen stehen vor einem Popup-Store mit weißen Fahnen und orangefarbenem Eingang.
“Fashion Born in Hannover” Pop-Up Store
The “Fashion Born in Hannover” pop-up store is opening in the former Hannover 96 fan shop.Read the article

Success stories on the topics of skilled workers and regioLab+

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Hanover Region
Vier Personen stehen lächelnd neben einem Regio Lab Roll-up-Banner in einem Gebäude.
A medium-sized family-owned business
Secures Expertise for the Future
December 19, 2022- In the coming years, the “baby boomer” generation will be retiring, and with them, not only will key skilled workers leave the company, but valuable internal knowledge will also be lost. This is a problem affecting many companies, and one for which Helmrich has found asolution... Read the article
Success Story
Hanover Region
Illustration: Strichmännchen diskutieren. Sprechblase zeigt Themen: Nachhaltige Entwicklung, Future Skills, Change Management, Digitale Transformation.
Strong Employment Promotion Project – Workshop for Attractive Employers
October 16, 2024- A series of discussions for companies in the Hanover region aimed at increasing their attractiveness as employers.Read the article
Success Story
Hanover Region
Zwei Männer sitzen um einen runden Holztisch mit bunten Klebezetteln, Papieren und einer Uhr darauf.
Focus on Successful Conflict Resolution: New Strategies for SMEs
August 8, 2025- The Region Hannover’s new employment promotion service supports successful conflict resolution for small and medium-sized enterprises in cooperation with the Federal Association for Mediation in Business and the Workplace (Bundesverband Mediation in Wirtschaft und Arbeitswelt e.V.).Read the press release
Success Story
Hanover Region
Die spanischen Erzieherinnen mit den Mitwirkenden der Region Hannover, der Städte Langenhagen, Seelze und Garbsen, sowie der BBS Neustadt und dem Caritasverband Hannover e. V.
Hola Kita! Spanish Childcare Workers Enrich Daycare Centers
March 3, 2025- Through the “Hola Kita!” initiative, the Hannover Region, the municipalities of Langenhagen, Seelze, and Garbsen, and Caritas Hannover have successfully integrated 13 Spanish childcare workers into regional daycare centers.Read the press release
Success Story
Hanover Region
v.l.n.r. Anika Kujack, Assistenz der Geschäftsführung, Kader Satan, Auszubildende zur Kauffrau für Büromanagement und Julia Krimkowski, Geschäftsführerin
How the Planning Group Landespflege TNL GmbH Took the Plunge into Becoming a Training Provider—and Succeeded
June 30, 2025 - “Can we even do this?”—that’s the question the team at Planungsgruppe Landespflege TNL GmbH asked themselves a year ago. Today, one thing is certain: Yes, they could. And how! With courage, dedication, and the right support, an idea turned into a success.Read the article
Success Story
Hanover Region
Drei Personen stehen lächelnd nebeneinander in einem hellen Gebäude, zwei Frauen und ein Mann in Business-Kleidung.
From Kyiv to Hanover
June 23, 2026– With support from the “Women and Careers” Coordination Office, Viktoriia Roh made her way from Ukraine to Germany and has successfully integrated.Read the article
Success Story
Hanover Region
Vier Frauen auf einem Klettergerüst.
A Fresh Start Creates Real Future Prospects for Skilled Workers and Daycare Centers
August 5, 2026– The story of Vanesa Picher Sánchez shows how qualified professionals from Spain, committed employers, and intensive support work together to achieve success.Read the article
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