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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: Online Appointment Scheduling for SGB II Benefits
You can easily schedule appointments online for cash benefits at the Erlangen Job Center.
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.
Job Center: Online Appointment Scheduling for SGB II Benefits
You can easily schedule appointments online for cash benefits at the Erlangen Job Center.
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.
Our Services for You (A–Z)
Assisted Training; Application
If you are experiencing difficulties with your on-the-job vocational training or entry-level qualification program, you and your training company can receive support to help you successfully begin or complete your training or entry-level qualification program.
Citizen's Income / Basic Income Support; Application
If you do not have enough money to cover your basic living expenses on your own, you can apply for the Citizen's Income.
Education; Applying for a Loan or Grant
If you find yourself in a financial emergency during your training, you may be eligible to receive a loan or a grant from the Job Center under certain conditions.
Educational Institutions; Applying for Funding for Programs for Young People in Difficult Life Situations
Are you a certified educational provider looking to provide individualized support to young people facing difficult life circumstances? If so, you may be eligible for funding from the Job Center.
Inclusion of Self-Employed Individuals; Applying for Benefits
If you receive a basic income and would like to become self-employed or are already self-employed, your job center can assist you with necessary purchases of equipment and provide free counseling and training.
Integration Grant; Applying at the Job Center
If your company hires people who are not yet able to work at full capacity at the start of their employment, you can apply for wage subsidies.
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.
Job Opportunity; Application for Participation
If you receive basic income support and would like to improve your prospects in the job market, the Job Center can assign you a job opportunity.
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; Applying for a Subsidy When Hiring People Who Have Been Long-Term Unemployed for Many Years
If you, as an employer, would like to hire people who have not worked—or have worked only briefly—for at least 6 years and are receiving basic income support, you can apply to the Job Center for wage subsidies.
Participation in the Labor Market; Applying for a subsidy when hiring people who have been unemployed for at least 2 years
If you, as an employer, would like to hire long-term unemployed individuals who have been unemployed for at least 2 years and are receiving basic income at the time you submit your application, you can apply to the Job Center for wage subsidies.
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.
Assisted Training; Application
If you are experiencing difficulties with your on-the-job vocational training or entry-level qualification program, you and your training company can receive support to help you successfully begin or complete your training or entry-level qualification program.
Citizen's Income / Basic Income Support; Application
If you do not have enough money to cover your basic living expenses on your own, you can apply for the Citizen's Income.
Education; Applying for a Loan or Grant
If you find yourself in a financial emergency during your training, you may be eligible to receive a loan or a grant from the Job Center under certain conditions.
Educational Institutions; Applying for Funding for Programs for Young People in Difficult Life Situations
Are you a certified educational provider looking to provide individualized support to young people facing difficult life circumstances? If so, you may be eligible for funding from the Job Center.
Inclusion of Self-Employed Individuals; Applying for Benefits
If you receive a basic income and would like to become self-employed or are already self-employed, your job center can assist you with necessary purchases of equipment and provide free counseling and training.
Integration Grant; Applying at the Job Center
If your company hires people who are not yet able to work at full capacity at the start of their employment, you can apply for wage subsidies.
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.
Job Opportunity; Application for Participation
If you receive basic income support and would like to improve your prospects in the job market, the Job Center can assign you a job opportunity.
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; Applying for a Subsidy When Hiring People Who Have Been Long-Term Unemployed for Many Years
If you, as an employer, would like to hire people who have not worked—or have worked only briefly—for at least 6 years and are receiving basic income support, you can apply to the Job Center for wage subsidies.
Participation in the Labor Market; Applying for a subsidy when hiring people who have been unemployed for at least 2 years
If you, as an employer, would like to hire long-term unemployed individuals who have been unemployed for at least 2 years and are receiving basic income at the time you submit your application, you can apply to the Job Center for wage subsidies.
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.
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