Bildungsgutschein (Education Voucher)
Bundesagentur fur Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency)
What is this?
A voucher that covers the full cost of approved training courses, including tuition, travel, childcare, and accommodation if needed. You continue receiving unemployment benefits during training.
Am I eligible?
People who are unemployed or at risk of unemployment in Germany. You need counseling from the employment agency, which must agree that training will improve your job prospects. Also available to employed workers in certain cases.
Target audience:
Eligible sectors:
What do I get?
Full cost of training (typically EUR 5,000-15,000)
Benefit details may vary based on your eligibility and location.
How to apply
Book an appointment with your local Agentur fur Arbeit. They will assess your situation and issue the voucher if approved.
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