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The Q-Guide Region Stuttgart, which can be found online at q-guide.region-stuttgart.de, is an offer for those responsible for further training in companies in the Stuttgart region. In addition to seminars, workshops and training courses on continuing education, the Q-Guide bundles information on advisory services, funding opportunities and events. In addition, various "knowledge modules" provide an overview of further training projects, practical examples or studies relevant to the topic. A special feature of the Q-Guide website is the possibility to individually compile offers according to personal needs. Thanks to a wide range of networking options, users can exchange information with each other or contact experts from the Stuttgart Region Continuing Education Network directly.
The Q-Guide Stuttgart Region was developed as part of the project "Plattform Weiterbildung Region Stuttgart", which is funded by the federal program "Aufbau von Weiterbildungsverbünden".

Contact: Stuttgart Region Economic Development Corporation (WRS), Dr. Sabine Stützle-Leinmüller, telephone 0711 228 35-42, q-guide[at]region-stuttgart.de

The company advisory service of the Ludwigsburg district job center has launched a placement campaign for Ukrainian refugees. It offers companies contact opportunities with Ukrainian workers and advises companies on internships and funding opportunities, provides information on all questions relating to personnel planning and assists with filling vacancies.

As part of its placement services for companies in the Ludwigsburg district, the Job Centre's company advisory service organizes applicant days and personnel pre-selection. Job vacancies can be posted directly online.

https://jobcenter.landkreis-ludwigsburg.de/firmenberatung

KLIMAfit is a funded network project for up to twelve companies that, under the patronage of the Ludwigsburg district, work out their individual greenhouse gas balance sheets with expert support, derive reduction measures and lay the foundations for long-term climate management. While the workshops focus on knowledge transfer and exchange among the companies, individual climate protection measures are developed in the individual companies during the consultation sessions. Building on the pilot projects, the KLIMAfit funding guideline was published by the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of the Environment at the end of August 2022.

Procedure: 4-6 workshops and 3 individual consultation appointments each, period 6-9 months

www.klimafit-bw.de

Companies that are interested in the offer and are considering participating should contact Ms. Günsel at inge.guensel[at]landkreis-ludwigsburg.de

The new school year has begun. Vocational orientation and therefore school internships are once again coming into focus for pupils. A real opportunity for employers to find suitable trainees. Young people have many choices, so it is becoming increasingly important for employers to actively recruit their future trainees. School internships are a good way to do this.

The new free internship platform www.erlebe-berufe.de of the Ludwigsburg district, which is operated by the Ludwigsburg district education region, is free of charge and available all year round. The platform draws the attention of future skilled workers to companies in the district of Ludwigsburg and makes careers tangible. Over 150 employers are already on board.

In addition to school internships, vacation internships and vacation taster days are also offered, as well as offers for apprenticeships and dual study courses. Young people can use the filter function to search for specific offers.

Info: www.erlebe-berufe.de/infos-fuer-arbeitgeber
Phone 07141-144 2028 or e-mail team[at]erlebe-berufe.de

The aim of the Ludwigsburg district's new steep slope app is to show visitors and residents of the region the terraced steep vineyards as a unique cultural landscape that is worth preserving. The app provides users with background information on the terraced steep slopes, viticulture and information on tourist attractions (hiking trails, viewpoints, etc.), regional products and their producers.

Another focus of the steep slope app is the integration of restaurants and sales offers that have a close connection to the steep slope wines in our district. By creating an emotional connection between app users and the steep slope vineyards in the district, winegrowers, cooperatives and other stakeholders in the steep slope vineyards can find new customers and market their products. Other catering businesses from the participating municipalities with a clear connection to steep vineyard sites can still be added to the app.

The app also features augmented reality and gaming elements, such as a quiz or collecting virtual stamps at experience points.

The app is supported by nine municipalities along the Neckar: Besigheim, Bönnigheim, Gemmrigheim, Hessigheim, Ingersheim, Kirchheim am Neckar, Ludwigsburg, Mundelsheim and Walheim.

https://echt-schoen-schraeg.de/app/

Wirtschaftsförderung Region Stuttgart GmbH (WRS), in cooperation with Internationale Bauausstellung 2027 StadtRegion Stuttgart GmbH (IBA'27), is looking for creative business locations in the Stuttgart region for the "Creative Spaces Region Stuttgart" competition. The aim is to recognize and promote new concepts for innovative and sustainable places for creative work.

Since the 2000s, a large number of creative districts, hubs, coworking spaces and interim uses have emerged in the Stuttgart Region, all of which contribute in their own way to the economic development of the region as open laboratories and places for networking. In addition to promoting innovation, the main focus in future will be on promoting flexible and sustainable concepts that also meet current challenges.

The criteria for selecting the concepts submitted are: sustainability, the viability of the project, the degree of innovation, the extent of networking within the industry and with different stakeholders, the reach locally and online as well as the feasibility of the project. The quality and attractiveness of the offer is also assessed during the selection process.

Applications are open to private individuals, networks, companies and institutions of all kinds that operate or are preparing cross-industry creative spaces in the Stuttgart Region. A total of 25,000 euros will be awarded, 5,000 euros per facility/concept.

The submission deadline is November 27, 2022. The submission documents and further information can be found attached and on the website: https://kreativ.region-stuttgart.de/creativespaces

The Welcome Service Region Stuttgart (WSRS) offers regular and free consultation hours for international skilled workers, their family members and students who want to live and work in the district of Ludwigsburg or have recently moved to the district and need support.

At the same time, the consultation service is also aimed at small and medium-sized companies that employ foreign skilled workers or intend to do so in the future.

The next consultation hours will take place on 16.11. and 14.12., 9 am - 1 pm, at the Ludwigsburg District Office. Registration is required. Please register by e-mail or by telephone at svetlana.acevic[at]region-stuttgart.de or call 0162 21 52 728

Further information on the Welcome Service Region Stuttgart at https://welcome.region-stuttgart.de/

Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, neural networks - terms like these are key topics for the future that offer great opportunities but also challenges for companies. At the same time, many companies are still uncertain about the possible applications and requirements for using artificial intelligence. To help demystify AI, the Stuttgart Region Economic Development Corporation has invited AI speaker Patrick Klingler to an information event.

Patrick Klingler has been working at Mercedes-Benz Group AG for several years on the diverse issues surrounding artificial intelligence. In his introductory lecture, he will present the various dimensions of artificial intelligence, highlight application examples and discuss the prerequisites for the use of AI technologies.

The event will take place on November 24, 4-6 p.m., online (MS Teams). Participation is free of charge, the number of participants is limited. Registration is required by 21.11. via the registration form at https://maschinenbau.region-stuttgart.de/entmystifizierung-der-ki-2/

Not everyone will be enthusiastic about digitalization in the company right away. A fundamental change process quickly ensues, which can easily spiral out of control if there is a lack of control. Resistance, heated debates and "boiling" emotions are not uncommon. You can find out how to successfully shape and communicate digital change in your company in the seminar organized by the Centre for Digitalization Stuttgart Region. The program includes a specialist presentation, discussion and group work.

Participation is free of charge. The date is 25.10., 16-17.30. The event will be offered as an online seminar. Participation is only possible after registration at https://www.zd-bb.de/zdbbakademie/

The Central Innovation Program for SMEs (ZIM) is a funding program of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection that is open to all technologies and sectors. ZIM aims to sustainably strengthen the innovative strength and competitiveness of SMEs. Following a temporary halt to the program, funding applications can be submitted again since August 2022.

SMEs and their research partners receive non-repayable grants for ambitious research and development projects that lead to innovative products, technical services or improved production processes. Decisive criteria for approval are the technological innovation content and good market opportunities of the funded R&D projects.

The projects can be carried out in the form of individual projects or in the form of cooperative projects with research institutions or other companies. The funding rate is between 25% and 45% of the eligible costs. Companies with up to 500 employees, including affiliated and partner companies, are eligible to apply. Further information can be found at www.zim.de.

Invest BW is the largest funding program for research and innovation of the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour and Tourism. The current call for proposals supports research and development projects that are open to all technologies. In this way, the development of new products or services up to market maturity or new processes up to operational implementation is to be funded. The deadline for submissions is 2.12.2022.

The focus is particularly on projects to combat climate change, increase resource efficiency, use or develop future technologies and future industries. In addition to individual projects, cooperation projects with other companies in the value chain or with research partners can also be funded. Funding is provided in the form of a non-repayable grant, pro rata to the total eligible costs. The funding rate is based on the size of the company, with the highest rates for small and medium-sized companies.

The project may only be started after receipt of the funding decision, and the duration of the project may not exceed 24 months. Further information on the funding program can be found at http://www.invest-bw.de/