To be provided with a work opportunity

If you receive basic income support and want to improve your chances on the labor market, the job center can assign you a work opportunity.

Have you been unemployed for some time, possibly with health restrictions, and want to get back on your feet professionally? As a recipient of basic income support, a work opportunity allows you to perform an activity that prepares you for employment in the labor market.

When you pursue a work opportunity, you receive a so-called extra expense allowance in addition to your basic security benefit. This is intended to compensate for expenses incurred by you as a result of the work opportunity.

Additional expenses include, in particular, travel costs or work clothing. If you receive benefits in kind from the sponsor, such as a monthly travel pass, the additional expense allowance will be reduced by the corresponding amount. If you additionally receive cash benefits from the sponsor, these are considered income. In that case, you will receive less basic security benefit.

Providers of work opportunities include, for example

• educational institution
• charitable organizations
• public-benefit corporations
• non-profit organizations

A work opportunity usually lasts up to 24 months and can be extended by up to 12 months.

The Jobcenter determines the working hours individually. Your accident insurance will be covered by the provider.

You will receive a job opportunity from your contact person at the Jobcenter.

• Your contact person will explain the nature, scope, and duration of the activity and inform you where you will perform the activities. You can also contribute your interests in the process.
• You will also receive the details of the job opportunity in writing.
• You can also report back online regarding the job opportunity.

There is no deadline. 

• Objection

  Further information on how to file an appeal can be found in the notice.