Economy integrated / for people

"Wirtschaft integriert" (Economy Integrates) is a statewide project of the Hessian Ministry of Economic Affairs. Within the framework of a continuous support chain, consisting of the funding modules "Berufsorientierung BO ^plus" (Career Orientation BO plus), "Einstiegsqualifizierung EQ plus" (Entry Qualification EQ ^plus) , and "Ausbildungsbegleitung AB plus" (Training Support AB ^plus ), people who need German language support are assisted in their career orientation until they successfully complete their vocational training.

The "Wirtschaft integriert" project is coordinated by the Education Center of the Hessian Economy (Bildungswerk der Hessischen Wirtschaft eV) and carried out in cooperation with educational institutions, primarily of the Hessian trades.

Target audience

• People who have an increased need for language support [initial language level between A2 and B1, i.e., communication in a simple conversation is possible],
• are not yet sufficiently career-oriented and have a basic interest in dual vocational training.

Goals

• Career guidance
• Acquisition of job-related German language skills
• Examining values and norms in everyday life and the professional world
• Enrollment in an entry-level qualification or training program
• successful completion of an apprenticeship

Content & Services

The following services are offered as part of all funding modules: vocational orientation BO ^plus , entry-level qualification EQ ^plus and training support AB ^plus .

• Vocational language support
• Integration support
• Social work support

During BO ^plus, a vocational field-related trial period also takes place. The accompanying programs EQ ^plus and AB ^plus additionally include support and remedial instruction.

Detailed information

Detailed information on the individual funding modules and the services offered, as well as contact details of the regional contact persons, can be found on the project homepage at www.wirtschaft-integriert.de or via the project hotline at 06421-3044728.

Duration & Course

The duration depends on the specific funding module.

Financial support

The project "Economy Integrates" is funded by the European Social Fund, the state of Hesse, the employment agencies and the job centers, with support from the educational institutions of the skilled trades.

Cooperation partners include the funding institutions, the regional directorate of Hesse of the Federal Employment Agency, the Hessian Crafts Association and the Association of Hessian Chambers of Industry and Commerce.