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 are unemployed and want to start your own business, you are entitled to financial support.

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 voluntary unemployment insurance

If you are not compulsorily insured under the unemployment insurance scheme, you may apply for insurance on a voluntary basis under certain conditions.

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 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 a citizen's allowance

If you do not have enough money to cover your own living expenses, you can apply for citizen's allowance.

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.