Qualification and further training

Experience has shown that training is the best protection against unemployment.
The aim of promoting further vocational training is to improve the employment opportunities of people with a lack of qualifications and to stabilize their integration into the labour market in the long term.

There are many possibilities. Use the period of unemployment for your further vocational training.

Further training costs

In order to secure employment and end possible unemployment, further vocational training can be funded under certain conditions by issuing an education voucher.

You can find out here what funding might look like, what the requirements are and how to obtain an education voucher.

Continuing education allowance

If you take part in a qualification-oriented continuing education course, you are entitled to a monthly continuing education allowance of 150 euros.

Continuing education bonus

If you successfully complete a continuing education course in a recognized training occupation lasting at least two years, you can receive a bonus:

• 1.000 euros for successfully passing the intermediate examination provided for in the vocational laws or training regulations before the competent chamber and
• 1,500 euros for passing the final examination

Get advice!

Are you interested in further training?

The Jobcenter can only approve further training if you have received comprehensive advice beforehand. Depending on the training course, a specific aptitude test may also be necessary.

Make an appointment with your personal contact person at the Jobcenter Dortmund.

We look forward to hearing from you!