Further Training Support for Companies
The Federal Employment Agency can support companies with the professional development of their employees – by covering course costs and providing wage subsidies.
What Can Be Funded?
Under employee training support pursuant to § 82 SGB III, vocational further training can receive financial support.
Course Costs
The Federal Employment Agency may cover all or part of the costs of an eligible further training programme.
Wage Subsidies
Employers may receive wage subsidies for working hours lost because employees are participating in further training.
Language Training
Language training may also be eligible for funding if the applicable statutory and funding requirements are met.
How Much Funding Is Available?
Standard support under § 82 SGB III depends, among other factors, on the size of the company.
| Company Size | Course Costs | Wage Subsidy |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer than 50 employees | 100% (generally) | 75% |
| 50 to 499 employees | 50% | 50% |
| 500 employees or more | 25% | 25% |
What Requirements Apply?
The Federal Employment Agency assesses eligibility for funding on an individual basis.
More Than 120 Hours
The vocational further training programme must comprise more than 120 hours. These hours do not have to be completed consecutively.
Approved Training
Both the training programme and the training provider must be approved for funding.
Vocationally Relevant Skills
The training must go beyond short-term workplace-specific adaptation training.
Additional Funding Options
Higher funding may be available in certain cases
For employees without a vocational qualification who take part in training leading to a recognised vocational qualification, course costs may be covered in full and wage subsidies of up to 100% may be available.
Companies with a particular training requirement caused by structural change may also be eligible for qualification allowance under § 82a SGB III.
The Path to Funding
The Federal Employment Agency decides whether funding can be granted. It is therefore important to clarify funding before the training begins.
Identify Training Needs
Determine which skills your employees need to develop.
Select Training
Select a suitable training programme that meets the funding requirements.
Check Funding
Contact the Federal Employment Agency's Employer Service before the training begins.
Start Training
Once funding has been clarified, the agreed training can begin.
Frequently Asked Questions About Funding
What is the legal basis?
Standard further training support for employees is governed in particular by § 82 SGB III.
Can language courses receive funding?
Language training may in principle be eligible for funding if the training meets the applicable funding requirements.
Does the training have to be full-time?
No. Eligible training may also be completed part-time or alongside employment.
Who decides whether funding is granted?
The responsible Federal Employment Agency decides on the specific funding. Funding should therefore be clarified before training begins.
Plan Further Training for Your Employees
Are you interested in language training for your employees? We will be happy to advise you on suitable course options and help you plan the training programme.
Use Training Opportunities – Strengthen Your Workforce
Check with the Federal Employment Agency which funding options may be available for the further training of your employees and talk to us about suitable language training.
