We offer financial support and other funding. Your case manager at Jobcenter team.arbeit.hamburg will advise you and work with you to establish which financial support is best for you and your situation.
Read on to find out which (financial) aid we can provide.
This list is not exhaustive.
The Hamburg model provides financial support to you and the company you work for. You can also receive funding for qualifications required to land your future job.
Who do we provide funding to?
The Hamburg model offers funding for the employment of
Companies that hire employees under the two categories listed above can receive wage subsidies for up to 12 months. The amount is governed by the working hours agreed in the employment contract. Additional contributions are available for parents and severely disabled employees.
Up to €2000 in qualification grants can be paid for any training you require.
This grant constitutes a discretionary payment, meaning you are not legally entitled to receive it.
If you have any questions related to the Hamburg model, please contact your case manager at the Jobcenter employment service.
You can use any of the following options to get in touch with us:
The start-up grant can be paid as a monthly subsidy in addition to your future wages/salary. In order to receive the grant, you need to be able to foreseeably end your need for financial support by starting a job that is subject to social security contributions.
The start-up grant is not offset against your citizen´s benefit (Bürgergeld).
Grant duration and amount
The grant will be paid for a maximum of 12 months (or 24 months for parents and severely disabled or equivalent employees).
The grant will not exceed 50% of your standard personal benefit. Supplementary additional amounts may be granted on an individual basis. However, the total grant amount is limited to 100% of your standard benefit.
How can I apply for the start-up grant?
You need to apply for the grant before you start your new job. The application can be submitted informally to the Jobcenter location responsible for your case. Please remember to state your client or BG number.
This grant constitutes a discretionary payment, meaning you are not legally entitled to receive it.
If you have any questions or would like to receive advice, please contact your case manager at the Jobcenter employment service.
You can use any of the following options to get in touch with us:
This grant can be paid as a monthly subsidy in addition to your future wages/salary. In order to receive the grant, you need to be long-term unemployed and under the age of 25, and have particularly struggled to get a job.
The grant is provided for a maximum of 12 months. The grant amount is based on the amount of weekly working hours agreed in the employment contract and may be up to €400 per month (over 35 hours per week). Parents can receive additional funding.
How can I apply for the grant?
You need to apply for the grant before you start your new job. The application can be submitted informally to the Jobcenter location responsible for your case. Please remember to state your customer or BG number.
This grant constitutes a discretionary payment, meaning you are not legally entitled to receive it.
If you have any questions or would like to receive advice, please contact your case manager at the Jobcenter employment service.
You can use any of the following options to get in touch with us:
An internship can often be a good thing to have on your CV when looking for an apprenticeship or new job. When you do an internship, you work at a company for a limited amount of time so you and the company can get to know one another. We offer grants for up to 6 weeks for internships, and up to 12 weeks if certain conditions are met.
Why do an internship?
We can help you complete an internship, including taking care of necessary and additional costs (e.g. travel expenses, childcare costs or required work equipment).
This grant constitutes a discretionary payment, meaning you are not legally entitled to receive it.
If you have any questions or would like to receive advice, please contact your personal case manager at the Jobcenter employment service.
You can use any of the following options to get in touch with us:
arrange an appointment through the ServiceCenter (free of charge).
We also offer start-up grants for the self-employed under certain circumstances.
The start-up grant for the self-employed is a subsidy paid on a monthly basis and is not offset against your citizen´s benefit (Bürgergeld).
The granting is generally available for a maximum of 18 months.
The grant will not exceed 50% of your standard personal benefit. Supplementary additional amounts may be granted on an individual basis. However, the total available grant amount is limited to 100% of your standard benefit.
You need to apply for the grant for the self-employed before you become self-employed as your main form of employment. The application can be submitted informally to the Jobcenter location responsible for your case. Please remember to state your client or BG number.
This grant constitutes a discretionary payment, meaning you are not legally entitled to receive it.
If you have any questions or would like to receive advice, please contact your case manager at the Jobcenter employment service.
You can use any of the following options to get in touch with us:
arrange an appointment through the ServiceCenter (free of charge).
We support your entry into the labour market with a personal grant and by paying your wages. We aim to help you work as permanently as possible – including after the grant period.
Get in touch with the employment opportunities team at the Jobcenter. We are happy to answer any questions you may have.
Phone: +49 40 42933440 (local rate)
Email: team-arbeit-hamburg.X351@jobcenter-ge.de
or book a personal appointment online.
Click here for more information.
Have you been unemployed for over two years and want to find a job you can enjoy? We’ll help you get there!
How we help:
You can use any of the following options to get in touch with us:
Are you unable to realistically enter the workforce in the foreseeable future due to personal circumstances? Perhaps due to health limitations or long-term unemployment? Get hired and benefit from extra compensation.
A job opportunity would give you the ability to improve your personal circumstances and professional opportunities. It constitutes a key step on the path to regular work.
Job opportunities currently available including park maintenance, working in garages, cafés and charity shops along with assisting the elderly.
You can work between 15 and 30 hours each week. Weekly working hours are determined on an individual basis.
In addition to citizen´s benefit, if you’re eligible, you’ll receive an additional expenses allowance of €1.60 (at present) for each hour worked. The additional expenses allowance is intended to cover any additional expenses incurred by participating (e.g. travel costs), and will not be offset against your benefit.
If you have any questions or would like to receive advice, please contact your personal case manager at the Jobcenter employment service.
You can use any of the following options to get in touch with us:
Our placement budget also means we can help you look for work.
We will cover the following costs, for example:
The grant amount and duration are governed by the benefit you apply for.
Your personal case manager at the Jobcenter will be happy to provide information on the various funding options available.
You can use any of the following options to get in touch with us:
You can now also submit applications for reimbursement online.
This grant constitutes a discretionary payment, meaning you are not legally entitled to receive it.
Our placement budget also means we can help you look for work.
We will cover the following costs, for example:
The grant amount and duration are governed by the benefit you apply for.
Your personal case manager at the Jobcenter will be happy to provide information on the various funding options available.
You can use any of the following options to get in touch with us:
You can now also submit applications for reimbursement online.
This grant constitutes a discretionary payment, meaning you are not legally entitled to receive it.
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