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CRAFT 4.0 — Opportunities for international trainees and skilled professionals in Thuringia’s craft sector
Supported by the Free State of Thuringia and the European Social Fund Plus.
Interested in gaining practical skills and starting your career in Thuringia's craft sector? Already have a diploma and hands-on experience from India — perhaps in electrical engineering, metalworking, or mechatronics? Planning to build your future in Germany? The CRAFT 4.0 project is designed specifically for people like you!
What is this project about?
The CRAFT 4.0 project was launched by the Erfurt Chamber of Crafts with the support of the Government of Thuringia and funding from the European Social Fund Plus.
Our goal is to match apprentices and skilled workers from Vietnam, India, and Uzbekistan with craft businesses in Central and Northern Thuringia, guiding you every step of the way – from your arrival in Germany to your first months settling in.
Discover the complimentary support you'll receive – at no cost to you!
Career guidance and matching:
- Learn about apprenticeship opportunities in the Thuringian skilled trades
- Get matched with suitable apprenticeship or job positions at craft businesses in Central and Northern Thuringia
- Receive support with online interviews for your future job
- Prepare for living and working in Germany
Visa and recognition:
- Receive help with the visa application process
- Find out how your foreign qualifications can be recognized in Germany (if needed, for example, as a skilled worker)
Arrival and integration in thuringia:
- Support during your first 12 months after arrival
- Intercultural preparation for life and work in Thuringia – both before and after you come
- Practical assistance with paperwork and administrative tasks (registration, opening a bank account, insurance, etc.)
- Onboarding seminars and regular workshops about apprenticeships, working and integration in Germany
- Help finding accommodation and settling into your new workplace (in collaboration with your employer)
- Guidance on language courses, migrant organisations and other support services in your area
- Dedicated contacts at the Erfurt Chamber of Crafts and Trades, ready to help with any questions or challenges
After your first 12 months, you can still take advantage of the regular advisory services offered by the Erfurt Chamber of Crafts and Trades.
Eligibility criteria for participants
For those interested in dual vocational training (Ausbildung):
- Minimum age of 18 upon arrival
- German language skills at least at B1 level (B2 preferred)
- School diploma: at least a secondary school completion or equivalent qualification from your home country (for country-specific requirements, check information from the German embassy in your country)
- Genuine interest and motivation for skilled trades
- Work experience is an advantage
- Willingness to integrate and stay in Thuringia long-term
- Participation in additional language and social integration programs
- Country of origin: Vietnam, India or Uzbekistan
For qualified professionals:
- State-recognised vocational qualification in a skilled trade
- Documented practical work experience in your trained profession
- Willingness to undertake adaptation training or employment as a skilled worker in Thuringia
- Motivation and interest in long-term employment and integration in Thuringia
- Participation in additional language and social integration support programmes
- Country of origin: Vietnam, India or Uzbekistan
How to become a participant
Step 1. Complete the registration form to join the CRAFT 4.0 project – our team will get in touch with you shortly.
Step 2. Prepare and submit all necessary documents for your chosen profession.
Step 3. Meet the CRAFT 4.0 project team – an online introduction where you can ask any questions you may have.
Step 4. Take part in an online interview with representatives from a German company.
Step 5. Apply for recognition of your diploma (this step is only required for qualified specialists).
Step 6. Apply for your visa to enter Germany.
Step 7. Set off for Germany! You will begin your vocational training and integration at the workplace.