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Discover new opportunities in your home country

Startfinder provides information for people wishing to return to their home country or those who are living there and are seeking new opportunities. Here you can learn more about assistance with your job search or with starting a business.

The advice given by our centres is available to everyone. It is free of charge, confidential and without obligation.

We advise for the following 12 countries

Egypt

Albania

Gambia

Ghana

Iraq

Kosovo

Morocco

Nigeria

Pakistan

Senegal

Serbia

Tunisia

News

Ghana | Psychosocial health and emergency support

"My childhood dream has come true, now I'm a make-up artist"

During the COVID-19 pandemic, hairdresser Cecilia worked as a street vendor. A referral from the Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migration and reintegration meant that she continued her professional development and changed her life.

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Pakistan | Personal experiences

Solar energy as a future profession

Anyone looking for a professional opportunity in solar technology in Pakistan can take part in a training course organised by the PGFRC. 20 participants made use of this offer – and already have clear ideas for their future.

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Pakistan | Personal experiences

Giving something back to young people

I spent 3 years working as an electrician in Saudi Arabia. But I wasn’t earning enough and I missed my family. So I returned to Pakistan in 2018. A PGFRC training course enabled me to become self-employed.

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Germany | Advice

Working together to make migration safer

The advisory centres will in future be providing more information on regular migration to Germany, Europe and within the respective region. The centre in the Ghanaian capital Accra is making a start.

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Ghana | Personal experiences

The Ghanaian-European Centre relies on team spirit and teamwork

The Ghanaian-European Centre (GEC) had invited people to attend an event on International Migrants Day. Its main focus was the role of the community. People who had been assisted by the GEC were able to present their products and talk about their experiences at an associated trade fair.

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Ghana | Employment and Setting up a business

Job training for young people and returnees in rural Ghana

The Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migration and Development is offering intensive training courses in rural regions. The “Sprinter Project” supports young people and returnees with their new start in the Ghanaian job market.

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