Job search and unemployment

Application to local governments

Opportunities for municipal training

Future Day

Future Day: Practical insights for pupils into the world of work in the state of Brandenburg

Internship at local governments in Brandenburg

Find out here about the possibilities of an internship in a local authority.

Applying for an extension of a residence permit to look for a job for qualified skilled workers with vocational training

As a skilled worker with vocational training who has already received a residence permit for job search, you can apply for the extension of the residence permit up to a maximum total duration of six months.

Applying for a residence permit to look for a job after completing your studies

If you have successfully completed your studies in Germany, you can apply for a residence permit for up to 18 months to find a job that matches your qualifications.

Applying for an extension of the residence permit to look for a job for skilled workers with an academic education

As a professional with an academic education who has already received a residence permit to look for a job, you can apply for the extension of the residence permit up to a maximum total duration of six months.

Apply for an extension of a Mobile ICT card

The responsible authority in the state of Brandenburg is the foreigners authority of the district/city that is independent of the district

Applying for a start-up grant

If you receive unemployment benefit and would like to start a business, you can receive financial support for this under certain conditions.

Apply for placement budget at the employment agency

If you are looking for or starting a new job or training program, you can, for example, have your expenses for application documents or for travel to an interview reimbursed by your employment agency.

Apply for integration subsidy at the employment agency

If you hire people in your company who are not yet performing at full capacity at the start of employment, you can apply for subsidies to cover wage costs.

Applying for a new social security card

You may apply for a new social security card if you have lost your card, damaged it, or if it is no longer readable.

Seeking employment in another Member State

This section provides information about your rights and obligations when looking for a job in another Member State.

Starting to work in another EU country

Here you can find information about your rights and obligations if you want to work in another Member State.

Terms and conditions of employment

If you are employed as a worker in Germany, you have certain rights and obligations. Here you can find information on the legal conditions, e.g. statutory working time or unemployment benefits.

Equal treatment

This section provides information on the topics of equal pay and pay transparency.

Apply for funding from the ESF Plus program "JUVENTUS: Strengthening mobility - for a social Europe"

The JUVENTUS program helps young people between the ages of 18 and 30 who have difficulty accessing the job market to go abroad for an internship in order to gain new experience and make a fresh start.

Apply for funding from the ESF Plus program "Akti(F) Plus - Active for families and their children"

The Akti(F) Plus programme supports families and their children by providing parents with comprehensive advice on stabilizing their individual and family life situation and claiming social benefits, as well as supporting them in taking up and expanding employment.

Apply for a placement budget at the job center

If you are looking for or starting a new job or apprenticeship, you can, for example, have your expenses for application documents or travel to a job interview reimbursed by your Jobcenter.

Receive funding for activation and professional integration measures from the job center

If you receive basic security benefits, you can be supported by measures that make it easier for you to (re)enter the world of work.

Being offered a job opportunity

If you receive Citizen's Income and would like to improve your employability, you can be assigned to a work opportunity by the Jobcenter.

Apply for Basic Income Support

If you do not have enough money to cover your basic living expenses on your own, you can apply for basic income support for job seekers.

Citizen's income change

If you receive basic security benefits, you must notify the Jobcenter of any changes that may affect your benefits.

Apply for continued entitlement to citizen's allowance

When your current approval period ends, you must submit an application for continued approval in order to continue receiving benefits.

If you receive Citizen's Allowance and you want to become self-employed or take up employment subject to social insurance contributions, you can receive an introductory allowance under certain conditions.

Apply for municipal integration services

If you receive a citizen's allowance and have difficulties finding work due to your personal circumstances, the Jobcenter can support you with advice and support services.

If you have further, labor market-related support needs in addition to the other legally regulated support services for integration into work, you can apply for benefits from the so-called Free Support SGB II in individual cases.

Assistance with living expenses Authorization for minors in foster care

Minor children who live in another family (foster family or relatives) can receive benefits to secure their livelihood in accordance with SGB XII in order to secure the necessary livelihood of the foster child. Foster carers can also receive these benefits.

Receive funding for an activation and professional integration measure from the employment agency

If you are unemployed, at risk of unemployment or looking for training, you can be supported by measures that make it easier for you to (re)enter the world of work.

Register as a jobseeker

If your training or employment relationship ends, you must register as a jobseeker at least 3 months in advance.

Apply to the job center for funding for people with disabilities who want to complete further training

If you want to do continuing education and you need special support or assistance because of your disabilities, you can do the continuing education in a company or institution that is set up to meet your special needs.

Apply for a grant to help pay for assistive devices for people with disabilities who do not have rehabilitation status and are in training or employment

If your employees need special support during training or at work due to a disability, you as an employer can apply for work assistance.

Apply to the employment agency for support for people with disabilities who want to complete further training

If you want to do continuing education and you need special support or assistance because of your disabilities, you can do the continuing education in a company or facility that is set up to meet your special needs.

Apply for a Grant for Assistive Devices for People with Disabilities in Training and Employment

If your employees need special support during training or at work due to a disability, you as an employer can apply for work assistance.

Apply for an integration grant from the job center

If you employ people in your company who are not yet fully able to work at the start of their employment, you can apply for subsidies towards wage costs.

Applying for support from an integration service for a person with disabilities

If you need special support with professional integration or to secure your job due to your disability, the employment agency can commission a specialist integration service for this purpose.

Apply for unemployment benefit

If you lose your job or training place, you can apply for unemployment benefit to ensure that you are financially secure.

Register as unemployed

If you wish to apply for unemployment benefit, you must register as unemployed electronically on the Federal Employment Agency's specialist portal or in person at the Employment Agency responsible for your place of residence.

Report changes in personal situation in case of unemployment

If there are any changes in your personal situation during your unemployment, you must report them.

Apply for a certificate of good conduct

If you need to prove whether or not you have a criminal record, you can apply for a simple certificate of good conduct, an extended certificate of good conduct or a certificate of good conduct for submission to an authority.