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.

Guidance for a Successful Start

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Work & Career

Guidance on career opportunities and support services in the northern Ruhr area.

Recognition

Information on recognition procedures and references to suitable counseling centers.

Learning German

Guidance on language support and regional services.

Living in the Ruhr Area

Information on everyday life and settling into the region.

Entry & Residence

First orientation on procedures and responsible agencies.

Settling In and Integration

Support with orientation in professional and everyday social life.

Personal Counseling for Clear Next Steps

Our counseling service is aimed at international skilled workers and companies who first want to clarify their request. In a non-binding initial conversation, we look at your starting situation together, put open questions into context and point out suitable next steps, regional services and responsible contact persons.

  • personal clarification of your request and your support needs
  • putting open questions into context and prioritizing the next steps
  • guidance on which information or documents are helpful for the further process
  • clarification of what support the Welcome Service Center can provide itself and when other specialist agencies are responsible