Ministerium für Arbeit, Gesundheit und Soziales des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen

The Ministry of Labour, Health and Social Affairs of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia is the highest state authority for labour market policy, occupational health and safety, as well as social security. It develops and implements statewide programs and funding measures (e.g., European Social Fund), manages initiatives such as the NRW Skilled Workers Offensive, supervises social insurance and healthcare professional chambers, and coordinates tasks in the areas of inclusion, poverty reduction, care, and aging. With an extensive service center, press department, and digital offerings, it supports administrations, municipalities, associations, and citizens.

"Work . Health . Social Affairs – With people for people." Our goal is to ensure equal opportunities for participation in working life, high-quality healthcare, and social security for all people in North Rhine-Westphalia. We support forward-looking projects, strengthen occupational safety, and foster an inclusive community.

The funding programs and services of the Ministry are aimed at employees and employers in North Rhine-Westphalia, municipal job centers and educational providers (e.g., Skilled Workers Initiative, KAoA), healthcare facilities, hospitals and healthcare professions, social organizations, care facilities, associations and initiatives, citizens with special needs (inclusion, poverty reduction, Participation Opportunities Act), as well as project sponsors within the framework of the European Social Fund (ESF).