Germany's artisan and skilled trade sector, known locally as the Handwerk industry, is one of the country's strongest economic pillars, employing millions and sustaining its reputation as Europe's manufacturing powerhouse.
In 2023, it was reported that Germany had identified 20 high-demand occupations eligible for work visas, opening pathways for foreign professionals to fill critical labour gaps due to an ageing population, declining birth rate, and rising demand for skilled workers.
This development presents an opportunity for qualified workers from abroad, including Africans with practical skills or entrepreneurial ambition, to gain employment and residency in Germany through clear and legal pathways.
Germany had identified 20 high-demand occupations eligible for work visas
Author's summary: Germany offers high-paying artisan jobs to skilled migrants.