New Program Connects Displaced Talent with German Employers to Address Skilled Labor Shortages
Germany needs 400,000 skilled workers annually – the new Talent Catalog from Talent Beyond Boundaries provides access to over 134,000 qualified refugees worldwide.
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BERLIN — In response to Germany’s skilled labor shortages, the nonprofit organization Talent Beyond Boundaries (TBB) has launched the new initiative ”International Talent Gateway” to connect qualified skilled refugee workers from abroad with German employers. Given the projected need for 400,000 additional skilled workers annually, TBB's initiative taps into a previously overlooked talent pool, offering employers access to the more than 134,000 displaced professionals already registered in the Talent Catalog, an open-source platform developed by TBB.
"The current state of the German labor market presents a unique opportunity to simultaneously address labor shortages and support displaced professionals," says Jérôme Dolling, TBB’s Employer Engagement Lead for Germany. "By integrating displaced professionals into their workforce, German companies can secure essential talent while providing life-changing opportunities for international talent. Our program provides win-win opportunities for employers and talented individuals seeking long-term and secure employment."
The Germany program will initially target the information technology (IT), renewable energy, and healthcare sectors, all of which are experiencing acute labor shortages. By leveraging existing German visa pathways, including the EU Blue Card and Skilled Worker Visa, the program facilitates streamlined professional skills-based migration.
This initiative builds on TBB’s existing success in other European countries, including Belgium, Ireland, Italy, and the United Kingdom, where more than 400 skilled displaced workers have already secured employment opportunities through similar pathways.
TBB works with a broad network of partners in Germany, including immigration law firm Fragomen and the Robert Bosch Stiftung, as well as various federal ministries, UN and non-governmental organizations. Together, they aim to develop safe, sustainable, and scalable solutions that enable displaced professionals to rebuild their lives and contribute their skills to host economies.
German companies interested in addressing their recruitment needs through this innovative talent acquisition approach can contact Talent Beyond Boundaries to learn more about available candidates and program details. For more information, enquire here: Request to hire form