Clear signals instead of deterrence
Germany faces a key challenge: Without international skilled workers, it will be impossible to overcome the shortage of skilled labor and demographic change. At the same time, political debates repeatedly send out contradictory signals—with noticeable effects on potential immigrants from abroad, including from West Africa.
When language causes uncertainty instead of inviting
Discussions surrounding terms such as „influx limitation“ have an impact far beyond Germany. For qualified skilled workers and trainees who are consciously preparing to come to Germany, this quickly creates an impression of uncertainty or rejection.
Young people from West Africa in particular, who invest time, money, and energy in language courses and qualifications, pay very close attention to, what image a target country conveys of itself. A welcoming culture does not begin at the workplace—it begins with political signals, administrative processes, and public communication.
There is a gap between the shortage of skilled workers and reality
While the issue of limits is being discussed publicly, Germany needs hundreds of thousands of new workers – especially in:
Nursing and healthcare
Crafts and construction
Logistics and industry
Catering and services
This gap can no longer be closed at the national level. International recruitment is no longer a special approach, but an economic necessity.
What really deters skilled workers
Practical experience shows that:
The problem is not Germany as a place of work – but rather complex processes:
lengthy visa and recognition procedures
overburdened authorities
lack of housing solutions
lack of transparency in the process
If you want to attract skilled workers, you have to Predictability, reliability, and structure offer.
Our approach at Immer Weiter
At Always moving forward – Trainee & Recruitment we are deliberately taking a different approach:
structured teaching
Targeted selection of motivated candidates from West Africa
Early language support (minimum B1, target B2)
close coordination with companies
Support until entry and integration
Our focus is not on symbolic politics, but on Effective solutions for companies and candidates.
Germany needs clarity and reliability
International skilled workers are not a risk—they are part of the solution.
Germany needs clear, positive signals, efficient processes, and realistic conditions in order to remain competitive in the international race for talent.
West Africa offers great potential. Anyone who wants to exploit this potential must Welcome to practical living – not just discuss politically.
We at the Immer Weiter team do not pass on random applications. We pass on motivated people with prospects, Honest, structured, and responsible.
Our goal is long-term successful integration into training and employment—for applicants and companies alike.
