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Federal Employment Agency

Support offer

The Bundesagentur für Arbeit “BA” (federal employment agency) supports jobseekers with the following options:

  • Supervision by a personal contact person for better perception of various job offers as well as possible support for further training or retraining
  • Access to the online platform “Job Exchange”, which supports the job search through an individualised search based on qualifications and preferences

The spectrum of support for unemployed persons complements the previous points:

  • Financial support (e.g. unemployment benefit I or II, travel allowance, etc.)
  • Business start-up subsidy
  • Regular appointments with the personal consultant
  • Formal training (for the application)

Who can access this offer?

In Germany, a basic distinction is made between jobseekers and unemployed persons. Both forms are supported by the Federal Employment Agency in their search for a job. However, the measures, programmes and subsidies are differentiated in their forms (see: general description).
The designation or registration as a jobseeker results from the fact that the person in question is still in an employment relationship but ends within the next three months and is therefore subsequently unemployed.
It follows from this that the registration as unemployed means that you are no longer tied to any employment relationship.

Further information/useful links
https://jobboerse.arbeitsagentur.de/
https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/
https://de-de.facebook.com/dasbringtmichweiter/

Jobcenter Plus

Support offer

Each job seeker has a  Jobcentre Plus work coach can give them more information about programmes that can help them prepare for, find and stay in work.

Anyone who’s unemployed can join a Work Club. They’re run by local organisations like employers and community groups, and give job seekers the chance to share knowledge, experience and job hunting tips.

Job seekers can get support from Jobcentre Plus to help them prepare for, find and stay in work, including:

They may also be able to keep getting some benefits once they start working.

Who can access this offer?

All registered job seekers in the UK

Further information/useful links