New mentor program activates specialists for companies through targeted support for migrants

New mentor program activates specialists for companies through targeted support for migrants

The mentor program for migrants goes into the eighth round and activates new specialists for companies

The mentor program for migrants, which is offered by the contact points of Baden-Württemberg, is in the eighth round. The aim of the program is to promote the equal opportunities of women with migration history and refugee women on the labor market. Through targeted support, the participants should be supported in orienting themselves in the world of work and better integrating into the labor market.

At the opening event in Stuttgart, the starting signal for this year's mentor program was given. The participants are supported by volunteers in their professional development and career planning for six to eight months. These mentors are professionally successful women who often have a migration background themselves. In recent years, many of the mentees have been able to find or qualify or further qualify through the program.

dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, Minister of Economics, Labor and Tourism, emphasizes the importance of the mentor program for securing skilled workers in the country. Many migrants bring technical skills that are urgently needed to counteract the shortage of skilled workers. With 91 tandems this year, the program reaches a new record.

The mentor program is not only a model for the economy, but also an important contribution to the integration of women with a migration background into the labor market. With the support of the mentors, new specialists are activated and won in the long term for companies. The program thus makes an important contribution to diversity and equal opportunities on the labor market.

The contact points woman and profession of Baden-Württemberg are a competent point of contact for women around work and career. In addition to the mentor program, you also offer other offers such as workshops on professional development that are open to all women. This creates a comprehensive range of support for women who want to improve their professional perspectives.