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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

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Job Center, Date, OTV, Citizen's Income, Unemployment Benefits, ALG 2, ALG II, Hartz 4, Hartz IV, Loan, New Application, Extension of Authorization, Emergency

Job Center: Online Appointment Scheduling for SGB II Benefits

You can easily schedule appointments online for cash benefits at the Erlangen Job Center.

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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.

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Moving, Job Center, Citizen's Income, Rent

Job Center: Information on Moving

Are you receiving SGB II benefits and planning to move? You'll find all the necessary information here.

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Moving, Job Center, Citizen's Income, Security deposit

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.

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Job Center, Unemployment Benefits II, Hartz IV, Hartz 4, ALG II, ALG 2, Unemployment Benefits 2, Citizen's Income

Job Center: Current Availability - Services

Specialized hotline / Appointments available / Staff members can be reached by phone

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Job center

Jobcenter: Current accessibility - activating services

Open consultation hours (without appointment): Wednesday 11:00 - 12:00

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jobcenter, Rent caps, Maximum rent, Citizen's income, ALG II, Unemployment benefit 2, ALG 2, Hartz IV, Hartz 4, EJC, Relocation, Immigration

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)

Leistung mit Onlineverfahren
Service, Online Service, Employment Agency, AsA, Residence Status, Education, Dropout from Vocational Training, Vocational Training Certificate, Support During Training, Training Mentor, Training Assistance, Apprenticeship, Training Support, Foreigners, Apprentice, Disability, Earn a vocational degree, Vocational Training, Career Counseling, Career Choice, Job Application Training, Educational Institutions, Entry-Level Training, Refugee, Funding, Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Learning disability, Learning Disabilities, Mediation, Tutoring, Personal Problems, Exam Preparation, mental health issues, Language barriers, Language problems, Language Difficulties, Language Support, Stabilization, Support

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.

Leistung mit Onlineverfahren
Service, Online Service, ALG, ALG 1, Algebra 2, ALG I, ALG II, Employment Agency, Employment Agency, Unemployment Benefits, Unemployment Benefits 2, Unemployment Benefits II, Unemployment Benefits, Unemployment, Basic Income Support, Hartz, Hartz 4, Hartz IV, Job Center, Services for Education and Participation Without Academic Support, Social Welfare, Social Assistance, Social Assistance, Support, Unemployment Benefits II; Application

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.

Leistung mit Onlineverfahren
Service, Online Service, Unemployment Benefits II, Apprenticeship Allowance, Trainees in boarding schools/dormitories, BAföG, Loan, Hardship Case, Loans for Hardship Cases, Health Insurance and Long-Term Care Insurance Premiums, Cost of Living, Livelihood, Additional needs, Students, Bypass

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.

Leistung mit Onlineverfahren
Service, Online Service, ALG II, unemployed, Unemployment Assistance, Searching for an Apprenticeship, Funding, Basic Income Support, Hartz IV, Job Center, Job Search, Youth Employment Agencies, Youth Services, Teenagers, Youth Social Work, NEETs, Welfare, Job Openings, Transition from School to Work, Looking for an Apartment

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.

Leistung mit Onlineverfahren
Service, Online Service, Self-Employment

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.

Leistung mit Onlineverfahren
Service, Online Service, Employment Assistance, Wage Subsidy, Employment Subsidy, EGZ, Integration, Support for Integration, Integration Grant, Funding, Support for Entering the Workforce, Cash Grant, long-term unemployed, Wage Subsidy, Wage Subsidy, Reintegration

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.

Leistung mit Onlineverfahren
Service, Online Service, Employer, Education, Support for Education and Training, Job Seekers, Vocational Training, Vocational Training Preparation, Career Preparation, Operation, On-the-Job Career Preparation, On-the-Job Entry-Level Training, EQ, Funding, Learning disability, Learning Disabilities, Personal problems, Internship, Internship Grant, mental health issues, Social Problems, Company, Grant

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.

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Moving, Job Center, Citizen's Income, Security deposit

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.

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Job Center, Unemployment Benefits II, Hartz IV, Hartz 4, ALG II, ALG 2, Unemployment Benefits 2, Citizen's Income

Job Center: Current Availability - Services

Specialized hotline / Appointments available / Staff members can be reached by phone

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Moving, Job Center, Citizen's Income, Rent

Job Center: Information on Moving

Are you receiving SGB II benefits and planning to move? You'll find all the necessary information here.

Leistung mit Onlineverfahren
Service, Online Service, ALG II, Job Opportunity, Unemployment, Labor Market, One-Euro Job, Integration, Funding, Hartz IV, Job Center, Long-term unemployment, Action, Additionality

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.

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Job center

Jobcenter: Current accessibility - activating services

Open consultation hours (without appointment): Wednesday 11:00 - 12:00

Leistung mit Onlineverfahren
Service, Online service, Work, Working life, Workplace, Working life

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.

Leistung mit Onlineverfahren
Service, Online Service, Employment Agency, Employment Office, Unemployment Benefits II, Unemployment, Labor Market, Employment, Coaching, Integration, Hartz IV, Job Center, Long-term unemployment, Labor Costs, Wage Subsidy, Action, Participation, Law on Opportunities for Participation, Continuing Education, Grant

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.

Leistung mit Onlineverfahren
Service, Online Service, Employer Contribution, Employment Agency, Employment Office, Unemployment Benefits II, Unemployment, Labor Market, Employment, Coaching, Integration, Hartz IV, Job Center, Long-term unemployment, Labor Costs, Participation, Law on Opportunities for Participation, Continuing Education

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.

Leistung mit Onlineverfahren
Service, Online service

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.

Leistung mit Onlineverfahren
Service, Online service, Working life, Unemployment insurance, Workplace, Disability, Working life, Health insurance, People with disabilities, Long-term care insurance, Rehab, Rehabilitation, Pension insurance, Social security, Participation, Insurance premium

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

Contact

Erlangen Job Center

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Rathausplatz 1
91052 Erlangen

Öffnungszeiten

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

Employment Promotion Measures and Projects Department

Erlangen Youth Employment Agency