Working group from Thuringia, Germany, consisting of representatives from the State Development Corporation of Thuringia (LEG), the Erfurt Chamber of Crafts and Trades (HWK Erfurt) and the South Thuringia Chamber of Crafts and Trades (HWK Südthüringen).

• The LEG supports companies, investors, skilled workers and municipalities with tailored services and strong networks. Together, we drive investment, innovation, talent attraction, and sustainable growth in Thuringia, Germany.

• HWK Erfurt: with the project CRAFT 4.0, which connects prospective applicants from India with apprenticeship and employment opportunities in craft businesses in Central and Northern Thuringia, Germany, and guides them through the recruitment process, visa procedures and integration. It aims to create sustainable career pathways in the German craft sector and strengthen long-term integration in Thuringia. Supported by the Free State of Thuringia and the European Social Fund Plus.

• HWK Südthüringen: with the project STARK, which address the shortage of skilled workers, this Chamber supports companies in recruiting international talent. Following the ViTa project, which successfully placed Vietnamese professionals, STARK has expanded the approach since 2026, connecting businesses with skilled workers and apprentices from Vietnam and Indonesia, and now India, and supporting their recruitment, immigration and long-term integration.