Education | Training

Bremen offers numerous counseling and support services for children, young people, and adults regarding school, vocational training, and further education. These services provide guidance, planning, and next steps.

Educational leave is paid time off work for recognized professional development courses. Employees in Bremen can use educational leave for professional or political education.

The Bremen Youth Employment Agency supports young people in the transition from school to vocational training or employment. It provides advice on apprenticeships, schools, university studies, and other career options.

In Bremen, advice centers, schools, and universities are available as contact points. They provide support with questions about training, studies, and funding opportunities.

BAföG is a government grant for pupils and students who are in vocational training or university studies. In Bremen, BAföG is applied for if the student's own income or that of their parents is insufficient.

In Bremen, advice centers, schools and universities provide support with filling out the BAföG application and with questions about the procedure.