BWHW at the “Workshop for Advisors of the ESF Plus Federal Programme “Akti(F) Plus – Active for Families and their Children” in Bonn

As part of the ESF Plus federal program Akti(F) Plus – Active for Families and their Children, a two-day workshop for Akti(F) Plus counselors took place on September 16 and 17, 2025, at the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs in Bonn. The program is funded by the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs and the European Union through the European Social Fund Plus. The goal is to improve the living conditions of...(...)

My Way Ost at the Career Kick Friedberg 2026 trade fair

The Karriere Kick Friedberg fair, a career orientation fair with a difference, was all about interactive socializing, relaxed conversations, and genuine encounters at eye level – and My Way Ost was right in the middle of it all! In the special atmosphere of the fair, where young people and training companies got to know each other over a game of table football, numerous exciting contacts were made and interesting conversations were held...(...)

Vogelsberg companies emphasize the importance of successful integration work

Vogelsberg | A welcoming culture in training companies is a crucial foundation for the successful completion of apprentices with a migrant background. The Vogelsberg-based companies Grebenauer Metallbau Schreiner GmbH, Narz Elektro-Technik, and the Alexander hair salon share their experiences and concepts for successfully integrating new employees from abroad into the company and...(...)

FRIDA 2.0 visits Leica Welt Wetzlar

Giessen | On September 23, 2025, the FRIDA 2.0 participants and their coaches took a field trip to Leica Welt in Wetzlar. The trip took the women from different countries of origin right into the heart of the traditional yet cutting-edge world of photography. During an expert tour of the Leica Camera AG premises, they gained fascinating insights into the company's history and present. Especially...(...)

“Culture, Encounter and Enjoyment – BWHW South Hesse Company Outing to Darmstadt”

Darmstadt | This year's BWHW South Hesse company outing took place on September 3, 2025. The destination was the science city of Darmstadt, which impressed with its impressive diversity of culture, history, and modern urban development. After a joint welcome, the employees embarked on various tours that offered diverse insights into the city. Among the tours available were the Mathildenhöhe...(...)

First stage completed

Groß-Gerau | The new school year is just a few weeks old, and the thirteen new participants in the PUSCH class at IGS Mainspitze already faced their first milestone: the project exam. The project exam is the first major step on the path to the Hauptschule certificate (secondary school certificate). The students met in small groups and dedicated themselves to a topic of their own choosing. But it wasn't just about...(...)

Ready for Future – PUSCH starts at MBS

Groß-Gerau | The new PUSCH project successfully launched at the Martin Buber School in the 2025 school year. Currently, 16 students are participating, working together to achieve their academic and career goals. The goal of the project is to provide participants with the best possible support so they can successfully complete their secondary school diploma and subsequently find their way into vocational training. The launch featured...(...)

Career orientation in crafts and industry

Participants in the BO+ career orientation program discover "new career paths and practical opportunities" at the "Handwerk live" trade fair and the pop-up job fair in Wiesbaden | Alternative start: Participants in the "BO+ career orientation program" program of the "Wirtschaft integriert" project are using the fall to explore career prospects at training fairs and come into direct contact with companies. They started at the trade fair...(...)

From a new beginning to a journeyman’s certificate – Sham’s journey in Germany

Gießen | Sham came to Germany from Eritrea in 2016 as an unaccompanied minor refugee. He had attended school in his home country for eight years before being forced to leave. He hadn't yet learned a trade there – but his dream was always to do some manual work and work creatively. Initially, Sham attended InteA and BzB classes, where he learned German and eventually...(...)

Experiencing and shaping sustainability: A career guidance project in Wiesbaden

Wiesbaden | In August and September, around 120 young people began their vocational training program, some with a focus on rehabilitation, which is being conducted on behalf of the Wiesbaden Employment Agency by the Bildungswerk der Hessischen Wirtschaft e.V. (Educational Institute of the Hessian Economy). To identify their strengths, interests, and teamwork skills, the competency assessment was designed to be practical: The participants worked on a project on the topic...(...)