Frequent Asked Questions

 
  • The activation and placement voucher (AVGS) is a voucher offered by the Bundesagentur für Arbeit and Job Center to job seekers and unemployed people in Germany. The individual can either find a qualifying program that benefits them or be advised by their Berater or counselor on an educational institution that makes sense for them. This voucher is primarily for labor market orientation and focuses on gaining key qualifications and training in order to join the labor market in Germany

  • The AVGS voucher is available to anyone who resides in Germany that is looking for work or is about to be unemployed. You will need to be in one of these categories: you are a registered job seeker, looking for work, a student or trainee, a soldier that has recently completed military service, or just have a mini job of working less than 450 EUR a month.

  • There are two types of coaching can be requested. Career and Founders Coaching (Grüdungscoaching) AVGS coaching is a set of sessions that help you to clarify your career goals and make a concrete plan on how to achieve them. The career coach can help you learn how to present yourself to potential employers, prepare for job interviews, and fine-tune your resume and cover letters. You can check out our article here for more understanding.

  • It varies. It can take from two weeks to over a month. Therefore, we would suggest you request a voucher as soon as you’re interested.

  • You will need to apply through the Arbeitsagentur and JobCenter after registering as unemployed. The voucher is not guaranteed to be given, but as long as you meet all of the requirements it is highly probable that you will get it.

  • No, you do not. You can register as a job seeker or start your own business. Even if you do not receive benefits, it does not mean you cannot register or request the AVGS voucher. However, we suggest you book a call with us to help you find the best strategy to get the voucher.

  • It varies, depending on your counselor and your Maßnahme. The smallest we have ever received was 7 UE and the highest is to 100UE from 4 weeks to 12 weeks. Book a call with us, we have several Maßnahmen to find best fit program for you

  • Yes! Just go ahead and request it. Of course, we have a strategy to help you get your voucher approved ASAP.

  • Investing in career coaching is beneficial as it significantly enhances self-confidence, work performance, relationships, and communication skills. Research shows 80% of recipients report increased confidence, and organizations see considerable returns, with 86% recouping their investment. Coaching leads to personal growth, professional development, and business success, making it a valuable investment.

  • Our coaches’ direct and honest feedback will allow you to gain insight about yourself and your patterns that you won’t get elsewhere. Your coach will develop a personalized plan and use accountability techniques to make sure you achieve your goals.

  • We have in house tool but we also match our clients with 7 different categories and styles.

    Background

    Challenges

    Goals

    Communication style

    Feedback receiving style

    Learning style

    Energy

 

However, do you know that if you have no strategy to apply for AVGS, you can get rejected easily?

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