Recruiting & Integrating Skilled Workers: Interview with Addis Mulugeta (IHK)

"Bavaria offers more than just a job; it offers quality of life."

Addis Mulugeta has lived in Germany since 2010 and is now a Project Manager at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) Nuremberg for Central Franconia. He assists Bavarian employers with fast-track procedures for skilled workers. In this interview, he shares his professional expertise as well as personal tips for successfully settling into the Free State.

Discover more about the "Make it in Bavaria" initiative

Highlights from the interview:

• Supporting employers: How the IHK assists with fast-track procedures for skilled workers, strengthening Bavaria as a business hub.
• Language as a key factor: Why learning German immediately is the most crucial step for both career and daily life.
• Integration through community: On the importance of joining sports clubs, volunteering, and building local friendships.
• Bavaria as a lifestyle destination: What makes the region so attractive for families—from its beautiful nature to its cultural openness.