Who we are

Do you find the Karlsruhe TechnologyRegion (TRK) as exciting as we do and are considering living and working here? Are you new here and have questions about living and working in the TechnologyRegion? Have you already been living here for a few years and would like to make a career change? Then you've come to the right place.

We are the Welcome Center of the Karlsruhe TechnologyRegion, which is funded by the Ministry of Economics, Labor and Tourism. We are happy to provide you with information and advice on the following topics, among others, and can put you in touch with other service facilities if required:

• Residence permit
• Dealing with authorities in the TRK
• Initial consultation on the recognition of foreign qualifications
• Training and studies
• Regional labor and training market
• Job search and application process
• Dual Career
• Language courses
• Everyday life: Housing, insurance, mobility, childcare, leisure time

We are an interface with a guiding function. We are closely networked with service centers and companies within the TechnologyRegion.

This combination enables us to provide you with an individual, tailor-made initial consultation. We work with you to create your individual roadmap - so that you can quickly feel at home in our region! We are happy to advise you free of charge and in person at our Welcome Center, by phone, Skype or email.

Are you looking for an international specialist? Or do you need support with the successful onboarding of foreign specialists?

In times of a shortage of skilled workers, which has been affecting the German economy for some time now, we are your reliable partner when it comes to finding international employees, students or trainees. Whether you need support with formalities, authorities, social integration or language courses, or if you are interested in customized intercultural training for your company - we are there to advise you.

Our offer

• Acquisition of international specialists 
• Residence regulations (work permit)
• Initial consultation on the recognition of professional qualifications
• Information about learning German
• Intercultural training tailored to your company
• Building a welcoming culture in the company
• Retention of international employees
• Dual career prospects for the partners of your new employees from abroad
  Integration of the entire family

Your benefit

• We determine your needs on the basis of a structured interview and work with you to develop the right approach
• We provide individual advice tailored to your company: free of charge and gladly at your company, by telephone, virtually or at the Karlsruhe TechnologyRegion Welcome Center
• We are an interface with a guiding function: we work closely with many players: locally, regionally and internationally

Do you have any questions or would you like to talk to us personally in order to receive the best possible support for onboarding international specialists? We will be happy to provide you with individual advice.