Vocational guidance
Whether you’re looking to enter the world of work or change careers, go to university, undergo training or further education: on these pages you’ll find answers to your most pressing questions about work and career.
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if you’re thinking about training or going to university:
www.arbeitsagentur.de/bildung/welche-ausbildung-welches-studium-passt -
if you’re looking for free personalised careers advice:
www.arbeitsagentur.de/bildung/berufsberatung -
if you’re considering a career change but are not quite sure which direction to take:
www.arbeitsagentur.de/k/newplan -
if you’re looking to undertake further education:
mein-now.de -
if you want to change careers:
www.arbeitsagentur.de/karriere-und-weiterbildung/berufsberatung-im-erwerbsleben -
if you want to become self-employed:
www.existenzgruendungsportal.de
Help for parents
Mothers, fathers and guardians constantly face changing conditions and often professional challenges. Balancing work, childcare, household, partnership and daily life requires organisation. Parents must balance their children’s needs and their own, especially when it comes to finding useful support or the right work model. You can find information about services, advice and counselling, as well as funding options here.
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if you’re pregnant and have questions about work and money:
familienportal.de/familienportal/lebenslagen/schwangerschaft-geburt/staatliche-leistungen -
wenn du nach der Elternzeit oder einer anderen Auszeit wieder in deinen Beruf einsteigen und/oder in Teilzeit arbeiten möchtest:
www.arbeitsagentur.de/karriere-und-weiterbildung/beruflich-wieder-einsteigen -
if you would like an overview of all regulations, benefits and services for families in Germany:
familienportal.de/familienportal/familienleistungen/familienleistungen-ueberblick -
if you're looking for a general overview of all benefits and services:
infotool-familie.de
Support for caregivers
Caring for and looking after a family member is particularly challenging. People who perform care work dedicate significant time and energy to attending to the needs of those in their care. And they have to juggle this with their own personal lives and sometimes work commitments. If you are in this situation, you can find an overview of the benefits and services you’re entitled to and where you can find help and advice here.
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if you have to register as unemployed because you care for a family member:
www.arbeitsagentur.de/arbeitslos-arbeit-finden/arbeitslosengeld/das-muessen-sie-beachten/krankheit-pflege-betreuung -
if you need advice on family care leave and financial support:
www.wege-zur-pflege.de -
if you would like to know more about long-term care and long-term care insurance:
www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/themen/pflege/online-ratgeber-pflege -
if you want to know about all the available care services and benefits:
www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/service/publikationen/details/pflegeleistungen-zum-nachschlagen
Information and points of contact for people with disabilities
Whether you live with a permanent or temporary disability or have parenting responsibilities for a child with a disability, regardless of the nature of the disability: Get an overview of the support options and development opportunities here.
These links are for you ...
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if you have to register as unemployed because you care for a family member:
www.arbeitsagentur.de/arbeitslos-arbeit-finden/arbeitslosengeld/das-muessen-sie-beachten/krankheit-pflege-betreuung -
if you are a person with disabilities and would like personalised advice on your career options:
www.arbeitsagentur.de/menschen-mit-behinderungen -
if you would like general information about participation in the labour market and general inclusion of people with disabilities:
www.rehadat.de -
if you need an overview of the main rehabilitation services:
www.betanet.de/leistungen-zur-rehabilitation.html -
if you would like a general overview of living with a disability:
www.einfach-teilhaben.de -
if you would like independent advice on participation in various areas of life:
www.teilhabeberatung.de/artikel/ergaenzende-unabhaengige-teilhabeberatung-eutb
Help in difficult life situations
Things don’t always go according to plan. Navigating a difficult separation, problems at school or work, an unexpected pregnancy or simply wondering “What do I want from my life?”; people often encounter these or similar challenges. However, no one needs to face these challenges alone. Many counselling and advice centres as well as information and support services are available to assist you if you encounter challenging situations in your life. You can find an overview of these services here.
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if you’re unemployed or about to become unemployed:
www.arbeitsagentur.de/arbeitslos-arbeit-finden/arbeitslosengeld -
if your income does not cover your living expenses
www.arbeitsagentur.de/arbeitslos-arbeit-finden -
if you want to find out more about housing benefits:
www.bmwsb.bund.de/Webs/BMWSB/DE/themen/stadt-wohnen/wohnraumfoerderung/wohngeld/wohngeld-node -
if you need (financial) support for your children:
www.arbeitsagentur.de/familie-und-kinder/weitere-hilfen-fuer-eltern -
if you live apart or would like to:
www.stark-familie.info -
if you find yourself in (financial) difficulty and need help quickly:
www.bmas.de/DE/Soziales/Sozialhilfe/sozialhilfe