On Thursday, 13 November 2025, the moment had finally arrived: our very first wir4JOBLOUNGE opened its doors under the motto “Career Meets After-Work”—and we couldn’t be happier with such a successful debut. Together with the Wesel Employment Agency and the Wesel District Job Center, we launched an entirely new fair concept for the region, which delighted around 800 visitors.
An evening full of encounters
From 4 to 8 p.m., Lufre Event & Gastronomie in Kamp-Lintfort transformed into a lively meeting place for job seekers, returnees, career starters, and skilled professionals from across the wir4 region. Instead of traditional exhibition halls, guests were welcomed into a relaxed after-work atmosphere: soul food, music, and refreshing drinks created the perfect setting for conversations at eye level—without stress, without barriers, and with plenty of time for genuine exchange.
Regional companies in the spotlight
Numerous employers from the region were on site to present their training, entry-level, and career opportunities. Many companies expressed how impressed they were by the diversity of the audience and the fresh character of the event. This was exactly our goal: to create a space where people and companies can easily and naturally engage in conversation.
Positive feedback confirms our concept
The feedback from visitors could hardly have been better. They praised the open atmosphere, the easy access to employers, and the modern character of the event. For us, this is a clear sign that the wir4JOBLOUNGE truly resonates with today’s needs.
Our project manager, Michelle Puiskens, sums it up perfectly: “We wanted to create a format where people and companies meet on equal footing—and that’s exactly what we achieved.”
What’s next?
Motivated by the strong response and positive feedback, we are already working on further developing the wir4JOBLOUNGE. One thing is certain: this format has a promising future—and we look forward to bringing it back to the region.
We would like to thank all participants, partners, and supporters. And we are already looking forward to the next wir4JOBLOUNGE!
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