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The education voucher from the employment agency / job center is your door to new career prospects. We will tell you what an education voucher is, who issues it and under what conditions you can receive it. Find out how you can use an education voucher to realize your career aspirations and achieve your professional goals. We will support you every step of the way, from submitting your application to redeeming it with a training provider.
Would you like to receive funding for your further vocational training or retraining? The prerequisite is a personal interview at the employment agency or job center. Those eligible for support include recipients of unemployment benefit I or II, employees on short-time work, people who have completed vocational training or have sufficient work experience, jobseekers or employees who are at risk of being made redundant and employees whose employment contract is due to expire.
An education voucher can help you to prevent unemployment, expand your professional skills or catch up on a vocational qualification. We will help you prepare your application and compile all the necessary documents so that you can achieve your goals.
The education voucher not only covers the costs of your further education, but can also include travel costs, accommodation, meals and childcare. We are on hand to ensure that you receive the best possible support.
Your way to the education voucher: Applying for an education voucher - the most important steps - preparation
Preparation for the education voucher + application to the service provider
Let us advise you personally on which funding options are suitable for you and which courses meet your needs. The education voucher offers you a real opportunity to achieve your professional goals - we are here to support you.
We support you in submitting your application to your benefit provider. We will guide you through the entire process and look forward to helping you achieve your career goals.
Preparing to apply for an education voucher is crucial to increase your chances of approval. Here are the steps and tips to help you prepare in the best possible way:
Please take part in our consultation. You will receive important information for the preparation of your "Application for funding for further vocational training".
Why is a consultation important?
The consultation with an expert is the first and most important step. During this consultation, you will receive valuable information and support that will help you to submit your application successfully.
What should you discuss in the consultation?
⁂ Your professional goals and how further training can help you achieve them
⁂ Which further training or retraining courses are suitable for you
⁂ The requirements and prerequisites for the education voucher
⁂ Tips on how best to submit an application and which documents are required
What proof do you need?
You should have the following documents and proof ready for your appointment at the employment agency or job center:
⁂ Current curriculum vitae
⁂ Application efforts:Proof of your previous applications and their results
⁂ Further training plan:Information about which further training you would like to complete with which training provider
⁂ Labor market analysis:Evidence of the relevance of the intended further training on the labor market
⁂ Career opportunities:Evidence of your future career opportunities after completing the training (e.g. job offers from various platforms in the junior sector)
⁂ Application for funding: professional qualification
Service provider (e.g. job center or employment agency, BFD, DRV).
How do you prepare for the appointment?
Make an appointment with your job center or employment agency. Make sure you bring all the evidence and documents you have collected with you. Be prepared to present your professional goals and the need for further training clearly and convincingly.
⁂ Relevance of further training: Demonstrate how continuing education will help you remain competitive in the job market or gain a new career perspective.
⁂ Labor market needs: Provide evidence that there is a need for skilled workers in your intended occupational field and that further training will improve your chances on the labor market.
How can MTIT help you?
MTIT offers assistance with the application process. Use this assistance to ensure that your application is complete and accurate. We can also often provide you with additional information and evidence to strengthen your application.
Your way to the education voucher
We would be happy to advise you personally about your funding options and the courses that are right for you.
* Good preparation is everything
Thorough preparation for applying for an education voucher is the key to success. Take advantage of the counseling sessions, collect all the necessary documents and get support from MTIT. These steps will increase your chances of receiving the training voucher and achieving your professional goals.