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Erlangen Job Center
The Erlangen Job Center, a municipal agency, was established on January 1, 2023, to provide you with even better support. We’re here for you locally and can help with a variety of life situations. We can assist you in finding a job, obtaining professional qualifications, and with financial support. Our Mission Statement
How can we help you?
News
Job Center: Important Changes Effective July 1, 2026
On July 1, 2026, an amendment to the law governing basic income support for job seekers (previously known as “Bürgergeld”) will take effect. The key changes and new provisions are outlined below.
Job Center: Information on Moving
Are you receiving SGB II benefits and planning to move? You'll find all the necessary information here.
Job Center: Coverage of Moving and Housing Search Costs
If the Erlangen Job Center has already approved your move, you may also be eligible for additional benefits related to your move. Please review the information on this page.
Job Center: Current Availability - Services
Specialized hotline / Appointments available / Staff members can be reached by phone
Jobcenter: Current accessibility - activating services
Open consultation hours (without appointment): Wednesday 11:00 - 12:00
Jobcenter: Rent ceilings
On this page you will find an overview of the upper rent limits of the Erlangen Jobcenter for the period from 01.04.2025.
Jobcenter: Equal opportunities in the labor market
Equality of women and men in the labor market / Advancement of women / Reconciliation of family and career for both genders / Returning to work
Job Center: Important Changes Effective July 1, 2026
On July 1, 2026, an amendment to the law governing basic income support for job seekers (previously known as “Bürgergeld”) will take effect. The key changes and new provisions are outlined below.
Job Center: Information on Moving
Are you receiving SGB II benefits and planning to move? You'll find all the necessary information here.
Job Center: Coverage of Moving and Housing Search Costs
If the Erlangen Job Center has already approved your move, you may also be eligible for additional benefits related to your move. Please review the information on this page.
Job Center: Current Availability - Services
Specialized hotline / Appointments available / Staff members can be reached by phone
Jobcenter: Current accessibility - activating services
Open consultation hours (without appointment): Wednesday 11:00 - 12:00
Jobcenter: Rent ceilings
On this page you will find an overview of the upper rent limits of the Erlangen Jobcenter for the period from 01.04.2025.
Jobcenter: Equal opportunities in the labor market
Equality of women and men in the labor market / Advancement of women / Reconciliation of family and career for both genders / Returning to work
Our Services for You (A–Z)
Assisted training; application
If you have difficulties in your in-company vocational training or entry-level qualification, you and your training company can receive support so that you can successfully start or complete your training or entry-level qualification.
Citizen's allowance; application
If you do not have enough money to cover your own living expenses, you can apply for citizen's allowance.
Educational institutions; application for funding for services for young people in difficult circumstances
As a certified training provider, do you want to provide individual support to young people in difficult circumstances? You can receive funding from the Jobcenter for this.
Integration of the self-employed; applying for benefits
If you receive Citizen's Allowance and would like to become self-employed or are already self-employed, your Jobcenter can support you with necessary purchases of material goods and with free advice and training.
Integration subsidy; application to the job center
If you employ people in your company who are not yet fully able to work at the start of their employment, you can apply for subsidies towards wage costs.
Internship Compensation; Applying for a Grant from the Job Center
If you would like to introduce young people to vocational training at your company through a paid internship, you can apply for a subsidy toward the internship stipend.
Job Center: Coverage of Moving and Housing Search Costs
If the Erlangen Job Center has already approved your move, you may also be eligible for additional benefits related to your move. Please review the information on this page.
Job Center: Current Availability - Services
Specialized hotline / Appointments available / Staff members can be reached by phone
Job Center: Information on Moving
Are you receiving SGB II benefits and planning to move? You'll find all the necessary information here.
Jobcenter: Current accessibility - activating services
Open consultation hours (without appointment): Wednesday 11:00 - 12:00
Measures for activation and professional integration; applying for funding from the job center
If you receive basic security benefits, you can be supported by measures that make it easier for you to (re)enter the world of work.
Participation in the labor market; application for funding when hiring people who have been unemployed for at least 2 years
If you, as an employer, would like to employ long-term unemployed people who have been unemployed for at least 2 years and are receiving citizen's allowance at the time of your application, you can apply for wage subsidies from the Jobcenter.
Participation in the labor market; applying for funding when hiring people who have been long-term unemployed for many years
If you, as an employer, would like to employ people who have not worked for at least 6 years or have only worked for a short period of time and have received citizen's allowance, you can apply to the Jobcenter for subsidies for wage costs.
Participation in working life; applying for benefits
If you need support in finding training or a job or securing your training or job due to your (impending) disability(ies), you can receive support in the form of funding or special assistance.
Placement budget; application to the job center
If you are looking for or starting a new job or apprenticeship, you can, for example, have your expenses for application documents or travel to a job interview reimbursed by your Jobcenter.
Social security contributions; application for reimbursement by the measure provider
If you, as a measure provider, carry out measures for participation in working life for people with disabilities, you must pay social security contributions. The Employment Agency will reimburse your social security contributions on application.
Training; applying for a loan or grant
If you find yourself in a financial emergency situation during your training, you can receive a loan or grant from the Jobcenter under certain conditions.
Work opportunity; application for participation
If you receive Citizen's Income and would like to improve your employability, you can be assigned to a work opportunity by the Jobcenter.
Assisted training; application
If you have difficulties in your in-company vocational training or entry-level qualification, you and your training company can receive support so that you can successfully start or complete your training or entry-level qualification.
Citizen's allowance; application
If you do not have enough money to cover your own living expenses, you can apply for citizen's allowance.
Educational institutions; application for funding for services for young people in difficult circumstances
As a certified training provider, do you want to provide individual support to young people in difficult circumstances? You can receive funding from the Jobcenter for this.
Integration of the self-employed; applying for benefits
If you receive Citizen's Allowance and would like to become self-employed or are already self-employed, your Jobcenter can support you with necessary purchases of material goods and with free advice and training.
Integration subsidy; application to the job center
If you employ people in your company who are not yet fully able to work at the start of their employment, you can apply for subsidies towards wage costs.
Internship Compensation; Applying for a Grant from the Job Center
If you would like to introduce young people to vocational training at your company through a paid internship, you can apply for a subsidy toward the internship stipend.
Job Center: Coverage of Moving and Housing Search Costs
If the Erlangen Job Center has already approved your move, you may also be eligible for additional benefits related to your move. Please review the information on this page.
Job Center: Current Availability - Services
Specialized hotline / Appointments available / Staff members can be reached by phone
Job Center: Information on Moving
Are you receiving SGB II benefits and planning to move? You'll find all the necessary information here.
Jobcenter: Current accessibility - activating services
Open consultation hours (without appointment): Wednesday 11:00 - 12:00
Measures for activation and professional integration; applying for funding from the job center
If you receive basic security benefits, you can be supported by measures that make it easier for you to (re)enter the world of work.
Participation in the labor market; application for funding when hiring people who have been unemployed for at least 2 years
If you, as an employer, would like to employ long-term unemployed people who have been unemployed for at least 2 years and are receiving citizen's allowance at the time of your application, you can apply for wage subsidies from the Jobcenter.
Participation in the labor market; applying for funding when hiring people who have been long-term unemployed for many years
If you, as an employer, would like to employ people who have not worked for at least 6 years or have only worked for a short period of time and have received citizen's allowance, you can apply to the Jobcenter for subsidies for wage costs.
Participation in working life; applying for benefits
If you need support in finding training or a job or securing your training or job due to your (impending) disability(ies), you can receive support in the form of funding or special assistance.
Placement budget; application to the job center
If you are looking for or starting a new job or apprenticeship, you can, for example, have your expenses for application documents or travel to a job interview reimbursed by your Jobcenter.
Social security contributions; application for reimbursement by the measure provider
If you, as a measure provider, carry out measures for participation in working life for people with disabilities, you must pay social security contributions. The Employment Agency will reimburse your social security contributions on application.
Training; applying for a loan or grant
If you find yourself in a financial emergency situation during your training, you can receive a loan or grant from the Jobcenter under certain conditions.
Work opportunity; application for participation
If you receive Citizen's Income and would like to improve your employability, you can be assigned to a work opportunity by the Jobcenter.
Questions & Answers
The most convenient way to submit your applications is online.
Alternatively, you can download and print the application forms yourself.
If you are unable to submit your applications digitally or download and print them, you can also contact the hotline.
All information on the maximum rent / rent cap can be found on the Jobcenter page: Rent ceilings
You can find all information on relocations on the Jobcenter page: Information on relocations
Contact
Erlangen Job Center
Plant Manager: Dieter Rosner
You can find the contact information and office hours for the departments here:
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If you have any questions, please contact the appropriate department directly or use our contact form.
You can find the contact information and office hours here:
Benefits Processing Department / Cash Benefits
Activating Benefits / Integration Services Department