Develop and implement solutions for the labour market

The labour market is undergoing profound structural change. Jobs are disappearing, new ones are being created and existing ones have to be adapted to changing requirements. These changes are particularly evident in the Ruhr region, which has long been dominated by traditional industries such as coal and steel. In view of the increasing shortage of skilled labour, we are using our network in Duisburg and the region to develop and implement solutions. 

Our network partners:

Regionalagentur NiederRhein

The Regionalagentur NiederRhein has been based at DBI since 1 July 2022. As one of 16 regional agencies in NRW, we implement the labour politics of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia directly in the region. We link the support measures of the Ministry of Labour, Health and Social Affairs, financed by the European Social Fund (ESF), with the needs of the Lower Rhine region - Kleve district, Wesel district and Duisburg. 

Our aim is to secure existing jobs and tap into new employment potential by developing regional strategies. Together with labour market and economic players, we create dynamic networks to establish the Lower Rhine region as an attractive and liveable business location. On behalf of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Social Affairs of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, we support training providers in the implementation of ESF-funded programmes and measures. 

What we do: 

  • Network maintenance: We work with partners such as the Lower Rhine IHK, the employers' association, the employment agency, the job centre, the DGB Niederrhein and further education providers to close the skills and labour gap. 
  • Granting of subsidies: We utilise subsidies for companies and employees. 
  • Regional strategies: We develop strategies to secure existing jobs and create new ones. 
  • Networking and co-operation: We connect companies, educational institutions and regional partners in dynamic networks. 
  • NRW skilled labour campaign: We accompany and support the measures of the Ministry of Labour, Health and Social Affairs (MAGS) of the state of NRW.  

 

How you benefit: 

  • Ensuring employability: Our measures promote and maintain the employability of people in the region. 
  • Transformation support: Companies receive support in adapting to new market requirements and implementing innovative concepts. 
  • Access to funding: Use funding programmes to make your company future-proof and find workers. 
  • Strong network: Benefit from a network of business, politics and educational institutions. 

 

Current and upcoming projects: 

  • ESF-funded programmes: Implementation of programmes to promote employment and qualification. These include the projects ‘Ausbildungswege NRW’, ‘Übergangslotsen’ and ‘Beratungsstellen Arbeit’. 
  • Networked educational spaces: The state project has three goals. It simplifies access to counselling, support and further training opportunities, improves cooperation between all education partners and companies and creates innovative offers for new developments in companies. 
  • Regional strategies: Development and implementation of regional strategies to secure and create jobs in the long term. 
  • Networking events: Regular meetings and workshops to promote exchange and cooperation between regional players. 

 

Previous projects: 

  • NiederRhein Skilled Labour Conference: companies from the region, HR experts, employers, training providers and interested parties came together at Weeze Airport for a one-day conference entitled TEAM TOMORROW, at the invitation of the NiederRhein Regional Agency and Wirtschaftsförderung Kreis Kleve GmbH. 
  • Utilisation of subsidies: Successful utilisation of subsidies to support companies and employees in the region. 
  • Network development: Establishing and maintaining networks to promote co-operation between business, politics and education. 
  • Transformation consulting: Implementation of consulting services to support structural change in the region. 
  • Regional initiatives: Realisation of regional initiatives to secure and create jobs.