State Program for Work – B1 Action Concept STEP
The State Program for Work – B1 Action Concept STEP promotes the deployment of coaching professionals in schools in Schleswig-Holstein. The aim is to support students with individual support needs and those with (severe) disabilities in their transition from school to work, and to help them achieve school qualifications. The program is part of the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and contributes to securing skilled labor and promoting social participation.
Who is Funded: Target Groups and Applicants
The State Program for Work – B1 Action Concept STEP promotes regional educational providers in Schleswig-Holstein who provide coaching professionals for students with individual support needs. The funding aims to facilitate the transition from school to work and to support the acquisition of school qualifications, especially for disadvantaged young people and those with special educational needs. The measures take place in all districts and independent cities of the state.
What is Funded: Contents and Costs
The program specifically funds personnel and material costs associated with providing coaching professionals for students who require special support in the transition from school to work. The measures include individual and group offers tailored to the specific needs of the target groups.
Type and Scope of Funding
The program provides grants for the implementation of coaching measures and requires co-financing from applicants. The funding is provided in several sections, with the budget amount varying regionally.
Conditions and Requirements
Participation in the State Program for Work – B1 Action Concept STEP is linked to specific conditions concerning the orientation of measures, the qualification of providers, and compliance with European regulations. These include supervision ratios, networking with regional partners, and reporting obligations.
Application Procedure
The application procedure for the State Program for Work – B1 Action Concept STEP is a competitive process that includes a careful application submission and an evaluation by an expert jury to ensure the selection of suitable project providers.
Legal Basis
Funding through the State Program for Work – B1 Action Concept STEP is based on specific guidelines of the state of Schleswig-Holstein and the overarching regulations of the European Union, particularly the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+).
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Open Until:
31.07.2028
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
Schleswig-Holstein (Germany)
Sectors:
Education and Vocational Training, Service Sector, Social Enterprises
Beneficiaries:
Students, young people with support needs, young people with disabilities
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Capacity Building, Service Delivery, Implementation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Ministry of General and Vocational Education, Science, Research and Culture
Managed By:
Investitionsbank Schleswig-Holstein (IB.SH)
Additional Partners:
Integration Specialist Services (according to SGB IX, § 192), Youth Employment Agencies, Schools, Employment Agency, Businesses in the Region, Regional School Authorities
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