Who should I contact at the AFA?

The Qualification Opportunities Act aims to equip employees for the digital transformation through further training. This law promotes professional adaptation and secures jobs. The Qualification Opportunities Act requirements include

• Employment of the employee

• Recognized further training measure

• Need for support from the employer

With these prerequisites, the law not only supports adaptation to new professional requirements, but also job security in the digital transformation.

How does the employment agency cover the salary?

The transfer of remuneration by the Federal Employment Agency takes place within the framework of the Qualification Opportunities Act. This law aims to improve the professional qualifications of employees through further training. There are clear processes for applying for the transfer of remuneration by the Employment Agency. Firstly, the applicant should be looking for work at an early stage and then consider the training measure that can be funded by an education voucher. This voucher covers the entire cost of further training so that no additional costs are incurred by the participant.

A key step in the process is to complete the application form from the employment agency. It is also important to adhere to the specified deadlines in order to ensure that the fees are covered. You can find more information on the Employment Agency's guidelines on this topic on the official websites of the Agency or other trusted training providers.

Benefits for employers under the Act

The Qualification Opportunities Act offers numerous benefits for employers, especially in the context of digital transformation. It enables companies to make their employees fit for the future through subsidized further training measures. One specific example is adapting to technical innovations, which is made easier through training and courses. This enables employees to use new digital tools efficiently, which increases the company's competitiveness. Employers also benefit from government subsidies that significantly reduce training costs and thus enable comprehensive further training. Hypothetically, a medium-sized company could use the law to bring its IT department completely up to date.

Regional differences: a look at Lower Saxony

The Qualification Opportunities Act (QCG) in Lower Saxony is implemented with a focus on the specific requirements of the region. Many people in Lower Saxony benefit from funding programs that are not available in this form in other federal states. Especially in times of structural change, the offer of educational leave is an important component of the regional application of the QCG. Such programs enable up to 100% funding of further training, which offers considerable advantages to employees in Lower Saxony. This specific regional application of the QCG strengthens the adaptability of the workforce to the digital transformation and other economic changes.

Summary and outlook

The Qualification Opportunities Act promotes future-oriented further training in order to meet the requirements of the changing labor market. It opens up new opportunities for employees and companies by enabling comprehensive qualifications. Future developments will further increase its importance and contribute to adapting to technological changes.