AVGS and Bildungsgutschein are both government-funded vouchers for unemployed and job-seeking individuals in Germany. But they cover different things. One pays for coaching. The other pays for upskilling courses. Knowing which one you need (or whether you need both)...
You have access to a Bildungsgutschein voucher, and now you need to figure out what to do with it. Mein NOW lists over 400,000 approved courses. That’s not helpful when you’re trying to find the one that actually fits your career goals. Most courses teach...
If you’re registered at the Jobcenter and receiving Bürgergeld, you may be eligible for a Bildungsgutschein. It’s a government voucher that covers the full cost of a professional training course. The voucher exists to help you build new skills and improve...
Being between jobs doesn’t mean you’re stuck. It means you have the space to figure out what you actually want next. AVGS coaching online is a free, government-funded program for anyone registered as unemployed in Germany. You get matched with a...
If you’re an English speaker living in Germany, you’ve probably asked yourself: do I need to speak German to work in Germany? It’s one of the most common questions expats and international professionals face here. The short answer? It helps, but...
Unemployment happens. But when it happens to you, it can feel like a catastrophe. There’s nothing like losing your job to make you feel at sea. Well-meaning families give you outdated advice. Profit-focused influencers tell you to jump on every new trend....
