Education and studying

Being unemployed, you have many different opportunities to develop your own skills or try something completely new. Get to know the different study options. In the training trial, you can get to know the educational institution and training that interests you.

If you are an unemployed job seeker, it is important that you agree on the start of your studies with our specialist before starting your studies.

Labour market training

In vocational labour force training, you can complete a basic qualification, a vocational qualification or a specialist vocational qualification or part of these qualifications. In addition, further or supplementary training is organised in many fields. Free vocational labour force training is organised by vocational adult education centres, higher education institutions and private educational institutions.

Self-motivated study

If you want to develop your skills during unemployment and are at least 25 years old, explore self-study.

If you are an unemployed job seeker, please remember to notify your employment counselor of any studies you start. Report your studies even if you do not receive student financial aid.

You may be entitled to unemployment benefits during your studies under certain conditions. Before you start your studies, our employment advisor will assess whether you meet the requirements for unemployment benefits, so please contact your employment advisor as early as possible.

Immigrant’s independent study

Independent study is an alternative to integration training of the employment area. Independent study is useful if

• we cannot offer you a study place for integration training or
• you will find another education that better suits your needs.

Read more about independent studies for integrated immigrants.