How to Career Change for Free! (In Germany with a Bildungsgutschein)

If you're a resident in Germany and looking to learn more about the Bildungsgutschein you can book a call with one of our program advisors to learn more:
👉 bit.ly/Talk_To_A_Program_Advisor 📞
We also have an in-depth blog article on the topic - 'How to Apply for a Bildungsgutschein in 2023':
👉 careerfoundry.com/en/blog/car... 👈
Are you unemployed in Germany? Looking to start an exciting new career in the tech industry? You could retrain for free with a Bildungsgutschein-here’s how.
A Bildungsgutschein is a voucher which allows you to study for free. With the right course, you can master the most in-demand skills that employers are looking for-like UX and UI design for example. In this video, we’ll explain exactly what a Bildungsgutschein is and show you, step by step, how to apply for one.
We’ll also show you how you can start an exciting new career in tech with the help of a Bildungsgutschein and a CareerFoundry program.
Video Timestamps / Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:25 - Meet Kevin, one of our Program Advisors
00:58 - What is a Bildungsgutschein?
01:32 - Who is eligible for a Bildungsgutschein?
02:23 - Who is not eligible for a Bildungsgutschein?
03:03 - How to prepare for an appointment with the Agentur Für Arbeit (Jobcenter)?
03:44 - How to prepare your presentation Slides?
04:46 - What professional backgrounds have career changed with a Bildungsgutschein?
05:29 - What support does CareerFoundry offer when applying for a Bildungsgutschein?
07:12 - How long is the application for a Bildungsgutschein?
07:58 - What if you are relocating within Germany?
08:29 - How do you contact the Agentur Für Arbeit (Jobcenter)?
09:35 - What are some of the most common questions relating to the Bildungsgutschein & Agentur Für Arbeit?
10:12 - What happens if your application is rejected?
11:13 - How many different courses are supported by the Bildungsgutschein?
11:42 - Is CareerFoundry a certified provider of the Bildungsgutschein?
12:10 - Where can you find you find information on all the Bildungsgutschein programs?
(Find out more information on Kursnet here: www.arbeitsagentur.de/kursnet)
12:39 - Do you need to speak German to apply for a Bildungsgutschein?
13:22 - What courses does CareerFoundry offer with a Bildungsgutschein?
14:29 - What's important to consider once you get approved by the Agentur Für Arbeit (Jobcenter)?
15:39 - Does the duration of CareerFoundry's programs differ?
15:47 - Can the CareerFoundry program be extended or shortened?
16:48 - How does CareerFoundry support students after the course?
18:48 - How long does it typically take to find a job after the course?
19:03 - What's the best first step to start the process?
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Hey! If you're a resident in Germany and looking to learn more about the Bildungsgutschein you can book a call with one of our program advisors to learn more: 👉 bit.ly/Talk_To_A_Program_Advisor 📞 We also have an in-depth blog article on the topic - 'How to Apply for a Bildungsgutschein in 2023': 👉 careerfoundry.com/en/blog/career-change/how-to-apply-for-a-bildungsgutschein/ 👈

[@mexieme3014]

Sounds promising, exactly what I'm looking for right now. Sehr interessiert, habe beworben fuel Lesson1, werde ausprobieren mit 20 St/Woche Zunaechst.

[@Anteater23]

I live in the UK but worked from home for a company based in Germany for 13 months. Does that count for much? I’m looking to get into software development.