Arriving Together. Creating Perspectives.
We support international skilled workers in settling in and working, and companies in integrating new employees
The Welcome Service Center supports international skilled workers and companies in Bottrop, Dorsten, Gladbeck and Marl in settling in, working and collaborating.
As a regional guidance center, we provide orientation on entry and residence, recognition, language, the labor market, everyday life and integration in the workplace. We connect you with suitable specialist agencies, services and contact persons.
Discover Perspectives in the Northern Ruhr Area
Do you want to work in Germany and live in the northern Ruhr area? We offer guidance on job searching, language, recognition, qualification and everyday life in the region.
Guidance for a Successful Start
Do you have questions about work, language, recognition, entry or life in the northern Ruhr area? We clarify your request, show possible next steps and connect you with suitable agencies and services.
Successfully Integrating International Skilled Workers
We support companies with questions about recruiting, employing and integrating international skilled workers in the workplace. We provide guidance, point out suitable support services and connect you with the responsible partners.
How We Support You
In an initial conversation, we listen to your situation and your goals. We help you find your way in the “German working world” and plan your next steps with you to reach your goals. We accompany you along the way and put you in touch with all relevant points of contact.
Clarify Your Request
Together, we look at your starting situation and clarify your specific request. We check what support you need and which questions should be addressed first.
Provide Orientation
We organize the most important information and make responsibilities easy to understand. You get an overview of suitable services, contact persons and possible paths.
Plan Next Steps
On this basis, we plan the next sensible steps together. We also clarify which information or documents are helpful and which specialist agencies should be involved.
Connect and Accompany
If needed, we connect you with suitable regional specialist agencies, network partners and services. We remain available for questions and support the coordination of the next steps.
Work. Live. Arrive. In the Northern Ruhr Area.
Bottrop, Dorsten, Gladbeck and Marl combine career prospects with manageable structures and personal proximity. Companies, administrations, counseling centers and regional networks work together to support international skilled workers in settling in and to make access to work and everyday life easier.
Short distances, accessible contact persons and a wide range of services for housing, mobility, education, leisure, culture and social encounters help people gain a foothold both professionally and privately. At the same time, the northern Ruhr area, with its industrial heritage, green spaces and new developments, stands for a region in transition where quality of life and a culture of welcome are put into practice.
What Makes the Northern Ruhr Area Special
Personal Proximity
Manageable structures and accessible contact persons make it easier to find your way and settle in.
Connected Support
Companies, administrations, counseling centers and other regional partners work together.
Four Cities with Different Strengths
Bottrop, Dorsten, Gladbeck and Marl connect different economic and living spaces into one shared region. This creates a variety of career opportunities and diverse offerings for local life.
A Region in Transition
Industrial experience, new developments and different working environments open up perspectives for skilled workers and companies.
Welcome Culture in Practice
International skilled workers should not only get started professionally, but also be able to settle into everyday life and the region.