What is "Umschulung"?

Germany, in order to train and attract skilled labor, has considered various paths and capacities. A significant part of these capacities includes theoretical education and practical experiences that ultimately result in the output of skilled professionals. For this reason, Germany has made significant industrial and commercial advancements, with its unemployment rate reaching less than 7 percent. One type of vocational training and technical skills education in Germany is "Umschulung" which is considered an important path for re-entering or rejoining the job market. "Umschulung" means retraining or changing professions and is very suitable for individuals who are unable to continue their previous careers. It is a type of training shorter in duration compared to vocational training and is based on individuals' previous experience and skills. Participation in "Umschulung" educational programs involves the following stages:

1. Setting goals and choosing the desired field

2. Learning the German language

3. Finding an institution or company to provide "Umschulung" services and programs

4. Applying for financial support from various organizations

5. Training and practice at the educational institution

What professions are available in the Umschulung program in Germany?

Given the high demand for participation in vocational training courses (Ausbildung) in Germany each year, many people find themselves spending a lot of time trying to enroll in these courses. One alternative solution in such situations is to participate in retraining courses (Umschulung), which offer a wide range of fields. In general, Umschulung in Germany covers over 300 different professions. Some of these professions include:

• Sales, management, and customer consultation professions such as car salesperson, bank clerk, pharmacy assistant, real estate agent, marketing assistant, etc.

• Legal and administrative professions such as judicial clerk, civil registry clerk, foreign affairs officer, police officer, etc.

• Information technology and media professions such as IT specialist, media designer, electronics technician, etc.

• Commercial and administrative professions such as industrial clerk, administrative assistant, health clerk, transportation clerk, etc.

• Mechanical and welding professions such as structural mechanic, industrial electrician, welder, etc.

• Warehousing professions such as warehouse worker, logistics specialist, transportation clerk, etc.

Amshulongs is suitable for what kind of people?

As mentioned, Umschulung courses are suitable for all individuals looking to learn a new profession and skill. These individuals fall into the following categories:

• Someone who has lost their job due to a decrease in demand in their previous profession.

• Someone who, for various reasons such as illness, childcare responsibilities, seeking asylum, etc., has been away from any kind of activity for an extended period.

• Someone who, due to an illness such as back pain, paralysis of part of the body, etc., has been unable to continue their activity.

• Someone who has not been successful in finding a suitable job related to their education or previous experience.

How long is the Umschulung period?

In general, Umschulung courses will last between 9 months and 2 years, which is for full-time courses and up to 3 years for part-time courses.

How to find Umschulung?

To find institutions providing Umschulungs, you can search the word Umschulungsanbieter in Google and add the name of the city where you live to find a more accurate result. In addition, by referring to the German Labor Office, you can get enough information in this field.

What is the difference between Umschulung and Ausbildung?

The Umschulung courses are very similar to the Ausbildung training courses in terms of education, and the only difference between the two is the duration of the training courses. As mentioned, the duration of Umschulung training courses is between 9 months and 2 years, and for part-time courses, this time period will be up to 3 years. While the duration of training in Ausbildung is between 3 and 5 years.

What is the difference between Amshulong and Waitabildong?

Umschulung and Vaitabildong are two different types of training courses, each of which has its own characteristics and goals. Based on this, it can be said that the main difference between these two training courses is that Umschulung is a type of retraining that gives a person the opportunity to learn a new profession and skill along with a valid degree. Umschulung courses are for people who do not want to continue working in their old profession or are dissatisfied with it. These courses are very time-consuming and costly and require financial support from various organizations. While Vaitabildong training courses, unlike Umschulung, are a type of supplementary training that allows a person to improve and improve his skills and knowledge in the previous profession. Whitebuilding courses are suitable for those who want to progress in their work and career and want to adapt to changes in the labor market. These courses are cheaper and short-term, unlike Emsholong courses, and do not require the financial support of a specific organization.

From which sources can the costs of using Amshulong courses be provided?

In general, it is possible to cover the costs of the Amshulong training course for people who do not have the financial ability to pay the costs and need support through various sources, which include the following:

Trade unions

One of the important sources that help people to finance the Amshulong training courses are trade unions or pension insurance funds. In some cases, when the person does not have the membership of the trade association, the pension insurance will come into action and pay the expenses. If the person is not covered by pension insurance or has not paid his insurance premium, the German Labor Office will help him to cover the educational expenses.

German Labor Office

Another source of funding for the Amsholung training course is the German Labor Office. If the applicant is able to convince the labor department to pay the fees, this will be done. However, the employment office will also help the individual in providing many other expenses, which include:

• Living expenses during the Amshulong training course and one month after the end of the course to find a job

• Travel costs

• The cost of books and teaching resources

• The cost of Amshulong training course exams

• The cost of accommodation for people who are studying away from their place of residence.

Who gets paid for Amshulong?

In general, all people who are not able to continue in their profession and job or will have this problem in the future, need to be supported through Amshulong courses. Meanwhile, the conditions and motivation of people to participate in these courses are different and for this reason, their success rate also varies. Most of the people who did not have a suitable job or for various reasons, are not able to perform their current profession and skills, will receive financial support during the Umschulung training course and will receive a salary.

What are the necessary conditions to use Umschulung courses?

People with special conditions can use Umschulung's training courses and learn their favorite profession and skills. Some of these conditions include the following:

• One of the main and necessary conditions to participate in Umschulung courses is to be over 18 years old.

• It is necessary for the applicant to have already completed a skill training course, or to acquire the necessary skills in a job and profession. Because Amshulong courses will not be the first and only individual training courses.

• It is necessary for the applicant not to have a specific job or to have lost his job. For example, his current job and profession is not applicable and does not have a job market.

• It is necessary that the applicant, due to reasons such as illness or disability, is not able to continue working in his current job, so that he can acquire a new profession and job by training in Amshulong.

• Having a B2 level German language certificate

Future Emsholongs

Some of the existing emsholongs have a good job market in the future, which are:

• Helping and caring for the elderly

• kindergarten trainer

• Mechatronics

• Informatics

• New energy technician

• Physiotherapist

• Social assistant

• real estate seller

• Skilled workforce in the transportation industry

• IT security technician

Conclusion

In this article, we tried to introduce you to the concept of Amshulong training courses, the conditions for using these courses, how to obtain a license, and many other things in this field. Although, not all fields and skills that can be taught have an Amshulong course, however, it can be said that the number of fields with an Amshulong course is very large and diverse. Applicants can refer to the Monarch website for more information on the details of Amshulong training course.