This October, we had the pleasure of welcoming Mr. Lindhorst, Advisor for the Nursing Division at Asklepios, for an extended visit to India. Over several days in Mumbai and Kochi, our teams came together, not only to meet nurses preparing for their careers in Germany, but to understand their journeys, questions, and aspirations first-hand. 

It was a visit that combined purpose with people: interviews, language sessions, and on-the-ground insights that show what ethical, long-term recruitment truly looks like.

From Conversation to Collaboration 

The visit began in Mumbai, where we met future nurses during face-to-face interviews, giving them a chance to share their motivations and learn more about life and work within Asklepios hospitals in Germany. Every discussion reflected the same theme: courage and curiosity. Nurses spoke openly about their hopes, their professional goals, and what it means to leave home and their beloved ones for a career abroad. We then continued with an inspiring session together with our Hanseatic Connect Academy, where Mr. Lindhorst joined nurses currently studying German. The exchange was full of energy and honesty. 

Questions ranged from “How will I adapt to hospital workflows?” to “What is daily life like in Germany?” These are the conversations that shape trust. For us, language training is not just about grammar and exams. It’s about confidence, giving each nurse the ability to communicate, connect, and thrive in a new environment. And, as with every meaningful exchange, there was also time to experience a little of India itself. Its warmth, its hospitality, and food as rich and diverse as its culture.

Empowering the Next Generation

Our journey also took us to SMT. SUNANDA PRAVIN GAMBHIRCHAND COLLEGE OF NURSING, where we met students, alumni, and faculty for a Q&A session on the Pathway to Germany. The atmosphere was vibrant. Students wanted to know how to prepare academically, what employers look for, and how life changes once they arrive. It was encouraging to see so many young nurses eager to grow and equally committed to patient care, wherever they may practice in the world. Later, we visited a partner hospital to the college, where local training meets international standards. Seeing how clinical education is evolving in India underscored just how much potential exists when academic and international partners collaborate early.

A Wider Network for Learning and Growth

In Kochi, we concluded the visit at the BSM Maritime Training Centre, part of the Schulte Group network — the ecosystem Hanseatic Connect proudly belongs to. There, we were warmly welcomed by Capt. Gurpreet Singh Ahluwalia, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement’s Global Head of Training and Development, who guided us through how technical training, mobility management, and cultural preparation come together under one roof. It was a vivid example of what our shared infrastructure enables: seamless, end-to-end support for candidates, from classroom to career, and a clear reminder that success abroad begins with preparation at home.

Partnership Beyond Recruitment

At the heart of this visit was a simple message: meaningful collaboration starts long before a contract is signed. It begins with listening, learning, and building trust — together. For us, success is not measured only by the number of nurses placed, but by how well they integrate, how confidently they adapt, and how proud they feel of the path they’ve chosen.

We thank Asklepios, Mr. Karsten Lindhorst, our local teams, and every nurse who joined these sessions with openness and enthusiasm. Your questions and feedback guide how we continue to improve, not just for the next cohort, but for the many to come. 💙 

This visit was more than a milestone; it was a reminder of why we do what we do. In the months ahead, we’ll continue to build on these insights; strengthening local partnerships, expanding language training, and preparing more nurses for their next chapter in Germany. Because we don’t just connect countries, we connect people, purpose, and potential.