Assisted training (AsA) can help you to find and take up a suitable training position through to the successful completion of your vocational training.

AsA supports you, for example, if you have poor grades or problems at the training company/vocational school or at home that jeopardize the acceptance/success of your training.

You can also receive support from the AsA when completing an introductory qualification (EQ).

A training provider with experienced teachers, social education workers and a training mentor will develop an individual support plan with you.

Depending on your individual needs, you can receive support for a limited period of time or for the entire duration of your training or EQ.

During your participation, a training mentor will be available to you as a permanent contact person.

If you are completing your in-company vocational training or EQ part-time, you can also receive support during the accompanying phase of AsA.

As a young person with disabilities, you can also take part in AsA if your individual support needs can be met and participation in working life is achieved.

Your training company can also be supported within the framework of AsA in order to make your training or EQ a success.

AsA is divided into 2 phases.

Preliminary phase (optional)

This phase provides support in the search for and acceptance of an in-company training position. Contents can be, for example

• Internships,
• vocational orientation if necessary,
• application training,
• strengthening motivation or
• to a limited extent, the reduction of language and educational deficits.

Participation takes place full-time (39 lessons per week) and generally lasts 6 months. If you are unable to find an in-company training position during this time, participation can be extended by a further 2 months.

If you have signed a company training contract or an EQ contract, you can take part in the accompanying phase of AsA at any time if you require further support.

During participation in the preliminary phase, you can receive a vocational training allowance.

Note for customers who receive benefits from the Jobcenter (citizen's allowance):

If you take part in the AsA preliminary phase, you will receive an additional citizen's allowance bonus of 75 euros per month from 01.07.2023. You do not need to submit a separate application for this.

Note for training companies:

As a training company, you can get to know your future trainee during the preliminary phase, for example through an internship, and also receive support from the training provider. These are for example

• Support for the trainers in the company in preparation for the training
• Support in the preparation of application documents for the application for funding by the training company.

Accompanying phase

In this phase you can be supported

• by helping you to overcome language and learning difficulties
• by promoting theoretical skills, knowledge and abilities
• with measures to successfully complete the training/ EQ and not drop out and
• in preparing for the transition to a job subject to compulsory insurance after the end of training
• in stabilizing or finding an employment relationship after the end of training.

Their support is coordinated with the training company and goes beyond the teaching of standard company and training content. You and the training company receive individual support.

The number of hours per week for the exchange and training program will be individually tailored to your needs. These generally take place outside of company training hours.

The duration of your support is based on your individual needs. This may be the case for the entire duration of your apprenticeship or EQ, or only temporarily.

The previous offers of training-related assistance (abH) such as

• Tutoring for lessons at the vocational school,
• tutoring in language lessons,
• preparation for class tests and examinations,
• mediating discussions between trainers, teachers and/or parents,
• Socio-educational support or
• Support with personal problems that have an impact on training/ EQ

are still available, now within the framework of AsA.

AsA can be suspended for a maximum of 6 months if you temporarily do not require any support. If no further support is required after 6 months, the AsA will be terminated.

Follow-up support is possible for up to 6 months after completing your training if you have found a job. If you have not been successful in finding a job, AsA can continue to support you in your search for a job for up to 1 year after the end of your vocational training.

If you incur travel costs as part of the AsA, you must pay these yourself. The employment agency or job center will not reimburse these costs.

Note for training companies:

As a training company, you will receive the following during the accompanying phase

• the necessary assistance with the administration, organization and implementation of the training / EQ of the supported trainee / participant in an EQ as well as
• support in day-to-day operations to stabilize the training relationship/ EQ.

Regular discussions with your trainees/participants in EQ help to identify difficulties and develop solutions.

This requires a written declaration to the training provider that you will allow your trainees or EQ participants to take part in the individual support services within the framework of AsA.