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Further education
You’re never too old to learn! Further education, retraining, completing your school education as an adult, or doing a part-time university degree can improve your career options. But how does professional development work and what financial support is available? You will find information on the topic of further education and retraining here.
Services:
Adult Education Center
Information on the offerings of the Thuringian adult education centers can be found on the pages of the cities and districts or at the Thuringian Adult Education Association.
Application for appointment as a tax consultant
In addition to special professional qualifications, personal aptitude is a prerequisite for working as a tax consultant. The chambers of tax consultants check this personal aptitude as part of the appointment procedure for tax consultants. The appointment can be applied for here.
Apply for a change to a BMZ-funded project in the field of vocational education and training
As a DAAD, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation or International Sustainability Campus, you must notify the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) of any changes to funding projects for vocational education and training.
Apply for a residence permit for education and training purposes
Regardless of your qualifications, you can obtain a residence permit to complete in-company vocational training or continuing education in Germany.
Apply for admission to the auditing exam
If you would like to take the auditing exam, you must apply for admission. You must meet certain requirements for admission.
Apply for approval as an energy expert for the federal program Energy Efficiency in Agriculture and Horticulture
If you would like to apply for approval as an expert for the Federal Program for Energy Efficiency in Agriculture and Horticulture, you can do so at the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE).
Apply for Aufstiegs-BAföG
If you are continuing your education, you can receive financial support under the Upgrading Training Assistance Act (Aufstiegsfortbildungsförderungsgesetz, AFBG) under certain conditions.
Apply for funding for further vocational training at the employment agency
If you would like to undertake further vocational training, the Employment Agency will pay the costs of further training for you under certain conditions. Support for further vocational training is possible for unemployed and employed persons.
Apply for funding for further vocational training at the Jobcenter
If you would like to continue your professional training, the Jobcenter will cover the costs of further training for you under certain conditions.
Apply to the BMZ for funding for new and continuing vocational education and training projects
The DAAD, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and International Sustainability Campus can currently apply for funding for vocational education and training projects from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
Apply to the Employment Agency for funding for people with disabilities who would like to complete further training
If you would like to do further training and you need special support or assistance due to your disabilities, you can do the training in a company or institution that is equipped to meet your special needs.
Apply to the job center for funding for people with disabilities who would like to complete further training
If you would like to do further training and you need special support or assistance due to your disabilities, you can do the training in a company or institution that is equipped to meet your special needs.
Educational leave in accordance with the Thuringian Educational Leave Act (ThürBfG)
You are an employee and would like to participate in a recognized educational event according to the Thuringian Educational Leave Act (ThürBfG)? Then you must make this claim in writing to your employer.
Financial support for temporary servicewomen and men in their integration into civilian working life
If you leave the service as a temporary soldier, you will receive a so-called service pension to financially secure your reintegration into civilian working life.
Have pre-qualification (degree and/or professional experience) certified for AufstiegsBAföG
In order for your advanced vocational training to be funded by the Upgrading BAföG, you must provide proof of the professional qualification (degree and/or professional experience) required for admission to the examination.
Obtain proof of successful participation in training for the security industry
You must provide proof of training in the security industry if you are employed and take on security tasks in the security industry on your own responsibility.
Recognition of educational events in accordance with the Thuringian Educational Leave Act (ThürBfG)
You are the organizer of an educational event and want to have it recognized under the Thuringian Education Exemption Act? Then you must submit an application for this.
Register for an examination of expertise for the trade in over-the-counter medicines
In order to be able to offer so-called over-the-counter medicines in the trade, you must prove the corresponding expertise by passing an examination.
Report changes to the data of energy experts for the federal program Energy Efficiency in Agriculture and Horticulture
If you are approved as an expert for the Federal Program for Energy Efficiency in Agriculture and Horticulture and would like to change your approval or data, you can apply to the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE).
Request deletion of data of energy experts for the federal program Energy Efficiency in Agriculture and Horticulture
If you would like to have your approval as an expert for the Federal Program for Energy Efficiency and CO2 Reduction in Agriculture and Horticulture revoked, you can apply to the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food for revocation.
Request funds for a funded project from the Vocational Education and Training funding program
Are you receiving funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) for a vocational education and training project? Then you can request payment of the funds at the start of the project.
Residence permit for education and training purposes Apply for extension
You must extend your residence permit, which was issued to you for education and training purposes, in good time if you wish to continue your education or training in Germany.
Submit a waiver of legal remedies for a funded project from the "Vocational education and training" funding program
The DAAD, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation or International Sustainability Campus can waive the right to appeal if you receive project funding from the BMZ under the Vocational Education and Training budget heading. This speeds up the payment process.
Submit proof of successful completion of the security guard and security industry proficiency test
You must pass the security guarding proficiency test in order to carry out particularly conflict-prone and sensitive security activities or to be allowed to operate a security business.
Submit proof of use or interim proof of use for a BMZ-funded project in the field of vocational education and training
Do you receive funding from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) for a vocational education and training project? Then you must submit annual interim reports as well as a proof of use of funds after completion.
Supported employment: Applying for an individual company qualification for people with disabilities
If you need special help to integrate into working life and are currently unable to complete training or further education due to your disability, you can receive individual in-company training as part of Supported Employment.
Take advantage of careers advice from the Federal Employment Agency
If you need help in choosing a career or reorienting yourself, you can contact the careers advice service at the Employment Agency.
Take the dangerous goods driver test
To transport dangerous goods by road, you must have an ADR training certificate.
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