The labor market is undergoing profound structural change. Jobs are disappearing, new ones are being created and existing ones need 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 workers, we are using our network in Duisburg and the region to develop and implement solutions.

Our network partners:

• Lower Rhine IHK
• employers' association
• Employment Agency
• job center
• DGB Lower Rhine
• Duisburg Community Foundation.

What we do:

• Network maintenance: We work with partners such as the Lower Rhine Chamber of Industry and Commerce, the employers' association, the employment agency, the job center, the DGB Niederrhein and further education providers to close the skills and labor gap.
• Granting of subsidies: We use subsidies for companies and employees.
• Regional strategies: We develop strategies to secure existing jobs and create new ones.
• Networking and cooperation: We connect companies, educational institutions and regional partners in dynamic networks.
• NRW skilled labor campaign: We accompany and support the measures of the Ministry of Labor, 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: Take advantage of funding programs to make your company fit for the future and find workers.
• Strong network: Benefit from a network of business, politics and educational institutions.

Current and upcoming projects:

• ESF-funded programs: Implementation of programs to promote employment and qualification. These include the projects "Ausbildungswege NRW", "Übergangslotsen" and "Beratungsstellen Arbeit".
• Networked educational spaces: The state project has three objectives. It facilitates access to advice, 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 workers 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.
• Use of subsidies: Successful use of subsidies to support companies and employees in the region.
• Network building: Establishing and maintaining networks to promote cooperation between business, politics and education.
• Transformation consulting: Implementation of consulting services to support structural change in the region.
• Regional initiatives: Implementation of regional initiatives to secure and create jobs.