Funding for Individual Professional Further Training and Additional Qualifications (Saxony-Anhalt WEITERBILDUNG Individual Access) Open
The 'Saxony-Anhalt FURTHER TRAINING (Individual Access)' program supports natural persons residing in Saxony-Anhalt in their professional further training and in acquiring additional qualifications. The aim is to develop or maintain professionally relevant competencies and to strengthen employability through financial grants tailored to the individual income situation.
Who is funded?
This funding program is aimed at natural persons with their main residence or training institution in Saxony-Anhalt who wish to expand their professional knowledge and skills. It supports employees, unemployed persons without benefits, and apprentices and students of vocational schools in improving their career prospects and addressing the demand for skilled workers.
What is funded?
Various individual and employer-independent further training measures that serve professional development are funded. These include seminars, coaching, academic further education, and distance learning courses. Additional qualifications accompanying vocational training for apprentices are also eligible for funding.
Type and Scope of Funding
'Saxony-Anhalt FURTHER TRAINING' offers financial support in the form of non-repayable grants. The funding amount depends on the individual income situation of the applicants and can be up to 90 percent of the eligible expenses. The maximum funding amount per further training project is limited.
Conditions and Requirements
To receive funding, certain prerequisites must be met and rules observed. This includes submitting the application before the start of the further training, adhering to minimum expenses, and ensuring that no other public or private funding is claimed for the same costs.
Application Procedure
The application for funding is submitted electronically via the customer portal of Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt. Applicants must submit comprehensive documents, including proof of income and offers for the planned further training, to ensure smooth processing and eligibility checks.
Legal Basis
The funding is based on the 'Saxony-Anhalt FURTHER TRAINING Guideline' and is anchored within the structural policy of the European Union, particularly through funds from the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+).
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
25.000 €
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
31.12.2028
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Saxony-Anhalt (Germany)
Funding Stages:
Capacity Building
Funding Provider
Program Level: Regional
Funding Body: Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, Health and Equality Saxony-Anhalt
Managed By: Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt (IB)
Additional Partners: European Social Fund Plus (ESF+)
Website: Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt (IB)