The state and industry are committed to promoting retraining measures and further education in Germany. Promised are not only higher salaries and more social recognition. Ultimately, well-trained specialists are also important for Germany as a business location and for maintaining the country's high standard of living. Less qualified people with inadequate training often need retraining and further education courses, as well as additional courses, in order to survive in the labor market. In addition, the retraining programs in Germany are also available to all other
available to participants of the labor market.
Federal and state governments help with support programs for retraining and continuing education
However, the lowest income groups can rarely afford cost-intensive further training. Conversely, well-trained professionals regularly take part in further training and can thus constantly expand their income and competence. The federal government and the states have long recognized this and provide constructive assistance for further training courses. To this end, it offers various support programs for retraining.
Retraining and continuing education – paid and subsidized learning for all
Those who would like to use the professional pillar of continuing education for themselves can take advantage of one of the numerous funding opportunities for this purpose. This means that the competence to be acquired is not rewarded with a higher salary only after the training has been completed, but already while one is still in school. The best offers come from the federal government. But the federal states also offer suitable support programs. The latter are particularly interesting if you do not meet the requirements for a federal funding program.
Funding opportunities – this is how you get paid for your retraining
In former times one got a present for a good note in the report, today one gets a promotion for lifelong learning. Here are some examples of funding and support measures that you can take advantage of in the event of retraining or further education. Information on this can also be obtained from the branches of the Federal Employment Agency and the local employment and job centers.
These funding opportunities for retraining are available
Support for the gifted – anyone who is under 25 and can prove a grade point average of at least 1.9 in a primary or school education is eligible for a one-time
Subsidies of up to 5.100 Euro calculate. The support program is suitable, for example, for women on maternity leave and those doing civilian service.
Education premium – this federal subsidy is suitable for all employed persons whose weekly working time is 15 hours and annual salary is 20.000 euros does not exceed. For married couples, the upper earnings limit is 40.000 euro. The education premium can also apply for mothers and fathers in the parental leave. For retirees, the subsidy is available if they have a part-time job. Up to 50 percent of the retraining costs are reimbursed, up to a maximum of 500 euros.
Education voucher – anyone who is unemployed or threatened by unemployment can apply for this type of support. The threat of unemployment is broadly defined here. This includes all those who work in an occupation for which they have not been adequately trained. The education voucher is issued by the Federal Employment Agency. It can be redeemed at the educational institution, which must have a qualification according to AZAV.
Advancement scholarship – retraining through further education, which often succeeds with additional university studies. In addition to the sound training at a university or college, participants benefit from a 100 percent subsidy. Those who study full-time receive a monthly support payment plus money for learning materials; those who study part-time receive an annual one-time payment.
Bafog and Meister-Bafog – the state grants a loan here, of which around 30 percent is assessed as a subsidy. Thus only the remainder, after completed training, must be paid back to the state. Repayment can be flexible and is subject to agreement between the government and the beneficiary.
Soldiers' Pension Act – the German Armed Forces also operate an occupational support service.
Here u. a. the civilian benefit of additional and secondary education is ensured when leaving military service. All servicemen and servicewomen can benefit from this program.