With the Saxony Expert Alliance, the Free State of Saxony supports the Saxon economy and its companies in securing skilled workers and attracting them in the long term.

Demographic change represents a major challenge for the company in whole Germany. The federal state of Saxony is particularly concerned because many skilled workers have migrated after reunification.

Economic growth, expanding companies, as well as the creation of jobs mean that professionals are needed for this. In individual sectors, especially in the craft sector and in small or micro-enterprises, skilled workers are already urgently sought. In some cases, open jobs cannot be filled for a long time.The filling of apprenticeships is also increasingly proving to be difficult. Especially in rural areas, company owners are faced with the question of whether or not they can continue to operate. Where is the free State of Saxony, in competition with other regions in terms of jobs. The most important issue is a safe and well-paid job to offer.

Other important topics are to keep workers in Saxony or to help the companies attract skilled workers:

• Recruitment of well-educated people in Saxony
• Necessary managed immigration, focusing on the integration of migrants into the labour market
• Family-friendliness, and reconciling family and work
• Highlight the dual system of vocational training
• Consistent training of Saxon workers according to the motto of "Lifelong learning"

The professional alliance of the Federal State of Saxony consists of representatives of the Saxon economy as well as business associations, the Saxon Chambers of Commerce and Industry, the Saxon Chambers of Crafts, trade unions, the top municipal associations, Federal Employment Agency and the Saxon State Government.