Tradition and high-tech are uniquely combined here. A region that offers both professional excellence and a high quality of life.

Goslar, a historic center of mining, has developed into a leading area in recycling. Valuable special metals, essential in smartphones, computers, and tablets, are reprocessed here. The district recognized early the potential in electronic waste and now offers exciting career opportunities for professionals in metallurgy, chemistry, and recycling. Salzgitter and Peine are significant locations for the metal and steel industry. In Salzgitter, five global players and numerous medium-sized companies drive a strong economy, offering countless educational and career paths. Wolfenbüttel impresses with its unique historic timber-framed architecture, while Helmstedt is transforming from a former lignite region to a high-tech hub for digital industries. Wolfsburg, with the Volkswagen Group, is a key player in the automotive market, and Gifhorn is home to numerous engineering service providers who, with creativity and foresight, are shaping the future.

In Braunschweig, Goslar, Salzgitter, Wolfenbüttel, and Wolfsburg, numerous universities, colleges, and institutes create a vibrant landscape for education, research, and innovation. Braunschweig, the second-largest city in Lower Saxony, has become the center of the most research-intensive region in Europe, thanks to its high concentration of research institutions. More scientists work here than anywhere else in Germany, giving the region a decisive competitive advantage.