Attracting and retaining skilled workers for Thuringia Creating opportunities together – for companies, workers and the Free State.

Attracting and retaining skilled workers is one of Thuringia's key future challenges. Within the Thuringian Economic Development LEG Thüringen the Thuringian Agency for Skilled Worker Recruitment (ThAFF) and the German Professional School (GPS) make a significant contribution to this effort. Both institutions share the common goal of supporting companies in securing their skilled workforce needs and positioning Thuringia as an attractive place to work, train, and live.

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Thuringian Agency for Skilled Worker Recruitment

The Thuringian Agency for Skilled Worker Recruitment (ThAFF) is the statewide contact point for securing skilled workers in Thuringia.

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German Professional School

The German Professional School (GPS) specifically prepares young people from abroad for dual vocational training in Thuringia.

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Thuringian Job and Applicant Exchange

Bringing jobs and skilled workers together in Thuringia in a targeted manner: the Thuringian job and applicant exchange makes it possible.

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Families living and working in the Erfurt Brühl urban district

LEG Thüringen is creating new real estate for investors as well as a high quality of life in the Erfurt Brühl city district for companies and families.

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19.10.2025