Despite hygiene regulations, the employees of the Schwarzwald-Baar-Heuberg Economic Development Agency and the Welcome Center were able to have good discussions about jobs and prospects in the region.
Region / Villingen-Schwenningen. The Welcome Center team and the managing director of the Schwarzwald-Baar-Heuberg Economic Development Corporation (Wifög SBH) held almost 130 discussions at Jobs for Future. Around 8,361 visitors came to the trade fair for jobs, training and further education, studies in Villingen-Schwenningen over the weekend.
Good conversations despite the mask
Despite the hygiene regulations due to the corona situation, many visitors sought a conversation at the Wifög and Welcome Center booth. Many job seekers came to the stand with their application documents in a targeted manner in order to look for the right job at our job station, says Wifög managing director Henriette Stanley. Some newcomers found out about the recognition of foreign qualifications, studying, looking for a job and further training or looking for contact with companies.
Visitors accept the pilot function well
The visitors to the Wifög stand were happy to receive direct advice. The advisors from the Economic Development Department and the Welcome Center also accompanied one or the other visitor directly to the other exhibitors at the fair. Some interested parties used the welcome advice and guide function of the Welcome Center. This is how they found the right contact person and the right information for their careers at the trade fair.
The visitors to the stand also benefited from the know-how of a Welcome Center expert from the Chamber of Industry and Commerce. She advised interested specialists in particular on sectors such as industry, trade or services or on language courses.
Trade fair discussions with cooperation and network partners are becoming more and more important
In addition to talking to job seekers, exchanges with other exhibitors are becoming increasingly important. “The close contact to our partners is one of the main priorities for Wifög at the fair. We can coordinate this personally and talk about new, joint projects, ”says Stanley. Thanks to the closely linked regional networks, targeted forwarding of inquiries at the trade fair is ideal.
Info box:
Companies wishing to employ foreign skilled workers receive free help from the Welcome Center. It advises on the search for specialists, questions about entry or residence rights, or on how to integrate newcomers well into the team.
Skilled workers or students from abroad and their families can obtain information from the Welcome Center. You will learn how the job market works, which companies there are or how to apply successfully. Support is also given to those who want to have their foreign profession recognized or to improve their German language skills.
The Welcome Center is an establishment of the Schwarzwald-Baar-Heuberg Economic Development Corporation and the Schwarzwald-Baar-Heuberg Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Economics, Labor and Tourism and the sponsors of the Welcome Center support the center.
