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Only last year, a fully residential group at Landschulheim Grunertshofen had to be closed. Now support has finally arrived: Three social pedagogues from Colombia will now work there in Child and Youth Services. After intensive German courses and a long journey, they have arrived at the facility.

How sustainable is international skilled worker recruitment really? Do nursing professionals and early childhood educators remain in Germany and with their employers over the long term? An analysis of our first two Vietnamese talent groups provides a clear answer: yes. Nine to ten years after their arrival, almost all of them are still living and working in Germany – many still in nursing, some now in managerial or specialist roles. Their journeys show how initial challenges can turn into real success stories: with professional development, personal integration and new perspectives.

In March 2024, the Wicker Clinic / Spine Clinic in Bad Homburg began implementing the recognition partnership for international skilled professionals. Nurses from Vietnam, Brazil, and Namibia, as well as physiotherapists from Colombia and Chile, were able to enter Germany early and start working directly in their profession. The model demonstrates how the recognition partnership relieves companies both organizationally and in terms of staffing, while also contributing to the long-term securing of skilled labor needs.

How can a city address the growing shortage of skilled workers in daycare centers? With the support of TalentOrange, Friedberg has found a clear answer: since 2024, the city has strengthened its facilities with 16 early childhood educators from Colombia. Even though getting started in Germany comes with challenges, they have all settled in well by now and value their professional and personal prospects. Their experiences show: International skilled workers are not a stopgap solution, but an asset for daycare centers.

After arriving in Germany, many of our talents want to connect with like-minded people. After all, there is a lot to talk about: How is the new workplace going? How do I survive the winter? When do I need to renew my residence permit? What does the GEZ want from me? Many also simply want to see their colleagues from the language course again and explore cities together. That is why we founded the TalentOrange Alumni Community. We organize regular live and online meetups for our talents who are already in Germany. These reunions are also a great learning experience for us.

In mid-September, 21 trainees from seven countries at the TalentOrange nursing school successfully passed their state examination. After three years of theoretical training at the Pflegecampus Neu-Isenburg and practical training at Sana Klinikum Offenbach, these young talents are now beginning their professional careers. This is a strong example of how international trainees enrich companies both professionally and personally.

In August 2025, two young talents from Colombia and Brazil began their training as Plastics and Rubber Technologists at HEWI in Bad Arolsen. The project demonstrates how international apprentices enrich companies both professionally and personally. It also contributes to securing Germany’s long-term skilled labor needs.

More and more employers are receiving applications from abroad. Dedicated young people have learned German independently up to B2 level. HR departments are now asking themselves: Can I trust these documents? Can I employ her or him as a skilled professional or as an apprentice? How do I apply for a visa and professional recognition? To address this, we are now offering a service for employers.

International nursing professionals from six countries visited our campus for two weeks. At the first TalentOrange Summer Symposium, they gained insights into the German healthcare system, exchanged views on research and challenges such as staff shortages, and established important contacts. This lays the foundation for better collaboration and securing skilled professionals in the nursing sector.

In the heart of a growing new residential development full of young families, a brand-new daycare center is being built. But there is a shortage of qualified staff. Some groups cannot be opened, and available places remain unfilled. Parents are waiting impatiently, but there seems to be no solution in sight. This tense situation only changed when Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Wiesbaden decided to cooperate with TalentOrange.

Our intercultural workshops prepare teams and managers specifically for working with international professionals. Through well-founded content on cultural influences, communication and expectations, we foster intercultural competence, strengthen the integration of new employees and create the foundation for effective, respectful collaboration in everyday working life.

Starting in 2025, we will recruit nursing professionals from Kenya for the German healthcare sector: Through a language course and scholarship, highly qualified professionals are trained to help combat the skilled labor shortage. Supported by an agreement between the governments of both countries and by motivated graduates, we create prospects for young talent while simultaneously strengthening integration in Germany.

The certificate "Fair Recruitment Healthcare Germany" confirms TalentOrange’s commitment to the ethical recruitment of nursing professionals from abroad. By providing support with language courses, visa applications, and integration, TalentOrange ensures a successful, financially worry-free start in Germany and thus contributes to securing skilled professionals.

In Munderkingen in the Alb-Donau district, daycare centers are also struggling with a shortage of early childhood educators. Thanks to TalentOrange, three qualified professionals from Latin America are now strengthening the team. With recognized bachelor's degrees and B2 language certificates, they bring valuable expertise and demonstrate how integration and securing skilled workers can be successfully combined.

How can you identify a reputable agency for the recruitment of international nursing professionals? In a report, WDR followed three professionals from Colombia and highlighted the major differences in their arrival and integration in Germany. While two nursing professionals failed without sufficient support, one professional was able to make a successful start thanks to TalentOrange.

The past year was full of exciting milestones for us: New countries of origin, expanded professional fields and significant partnerships shaped our growth. From the first nursing apprentices for University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein to new projects in Brazil and China, we are proud of the successes and the diversity of our work. Particularly encouraging: Our nursing school delivered excellent results across the board.

Three physiotherapists from Colombia have started work at Sabine Rhein’s practices in Weil am Rhein and Lörrach. Thanks to intensive language preparation and an accelerated skilled worker procedure, their start went smoothly. A great example of successful integration and international skilled worker development!

A new chapter begins: our first nursing professionals from Myanmar have arrived in Germany. After an intensive German language course, they are now continuing their careers here. TalentOrange is paving the way for them – while also strengthening the German healthcare system. These courageous talents are seizing their opportunity for a secure professional future and enriching nursing care in Germany.

Learning German can be challenging, but at TalentOrange many talents reach B2 level in just seven to eleven months—even with no prior knowledge! This is made possible by an intensive, individually tailored program with qualified teachers, small classes, and targeted training that effectively supports language acquisition.

International nursing trainees represent a promising future prospect for many hospitals. At the TalentOrange Nursing Campus, our first cohort has successfully completed its training and will now work in Germany. The next cohort already starts in October, and we are looking forward to welcoming the new talent!

Klécios, who joined UKD from Brazil in 2020, has become a key figure in the Nursing Directorate. As a Project Manager, he coordinates the recruitment of international staff and supports their integration. His own experience as an international professional motivates him to help others get started ...

Luis Daniel Romero Guerrero from Colombia is one of our first occupational therapists. Since May 2024, he has been working at St. Vinzenz Hospital Hanau on the geriatric ward and in the day clinic. Demand for occupational therapy treatments is increasing, as the population continues to age and, at the same time, ...

Raquel Haak, an experienced intensive care nurse from Brazil, came to Germany in 2016 and has successfully established herself in her profession. Today, she works in the intensive care unit and also takes on the role of a practice instructor. Her commitment and expertise make her a valuable member of her team.

Last week, students and graduates of Universidad del Desarollo in Santiago de Chile learned about job prospects in Germany. TalentOrange and Cologne University Hospital provided information about our program and presented employment opportunities for Chilean nursing professionals.

TalentOrange is expanding its offering and is now also placing anaesthesia technicians (ATA) from Morocco, Tunisia and Vietnam. We are helping to meet the demand for ATAs in Germany. Training to become an anaesthesia technician is a demanding process that requires thorough training and ...

Laura Camila was born and raised in Bogotá. Laura’s desire to learn new languages and explore other cultures led her to seek opportunities outside her home country of Colombia. Laura applied to TalentOrange and thus took the...

At TalentOrange, we already have experience in preparing school leavers from abroad for vocational training in nursing in Germany. Together with interested employers, we are now also tapping into the potential of international school leavers for careers in skilled trades and industry ...

In February, Indileni and Theresa from Namibia started work at two daycare centers in the city of Bad Homburg. They are the first early childhood educators from Namibia to work in Hesse. In one year, they will receive their recognition as a “qualified professional in daycare centers for children”. In Windhoek, the two completed “Early childhood education” up to the Bachelor ...