Whether you are planning your career, pursuing further training, seeking a professional qualification, or simply want to find a new job quickly, the Federal Employment Agency offers advice on career orientation and development.

We provide information on available support and assistance to help you make decisions. It makes no difference whether you are currently unemployed or employed, or looking to re-enter the workforce after a period spent raising a family.

We understand the challenges of the regional labor market. We provide solutions tailored to the needs of both individuals and the labor market. The professional and personal development of our participants drives us and sets the benchmark for our quality standards.
Our services are tailored to YOUR individual goals and circumstances. We offer advanced training and professional development programs precisely matched to your existing skills and knowledge, as well as individual and group coaching.
We help you fully unlock YOUR potential!

Are you looking to change your career path? As a leading provider of professional training, we offer a wide portfolio of top-tier courses with a focus on digital transformation. These courses are led live online by qualified experts and can be attended either from home or at one of our more than 200 locations.

The Bremen Adult Education Centre (Bremer Volkshochschule) is the city’s largest provider of continuing education. Each year, around 50,000 participants attend more than 4,500 courses and learning programs. We support you in developing professional, language, and basic skills. Our offerings range from „learning how to learn“ to qualification courses leading to recognized certifications and advanced professional training.

50 Years of Experience – A Turbo-Boost for Your Career

For over 50 years, we have been helping people systematically develop their professional skills.
For us, quality means practical relevance: our training programs are strictly aligned with the current needs of the business world. This ensures you receive training tailored precisely to requirements while also benefiting from our excellent connections with companies in Bremen—the ideal way to open the door to your new job.

Stronger Together: Following our merger with the Bildungswerk der Niedersächsischen Wirtschaft (BNW), we are now one of the leading education providers in Bremen and the surrounding region.

We love education! Since 1994, we have been the first in Bremen to provide training in IT specializations: application development, system integration, and media design. This is reflected in the top marks our graduates achieve in their final exams. With us, you will learn that—alongside IT expertise—direct communication and teamwork are indispensable. We also foster a friendly, respectful environment and a culture of constructive feedback. Here is what we offer you:

• Retraining in IT Specialist Fields and Media
• Advanced Training in IT & Media
• Advanced Training in Business & Administration
• Special Courses: Women in IT & Introduction to Computer Science
• Learning Center: Blended learning with a total of 39 different modules covering IT, media, and business & administration
• Job Coaching & Job Coaching for Immigrants

Founded in 1983, the cimdata Education Academy has always stood for continuing education that is practice-oriented and closely aligned with the needs of businesses.
We continuously develop our educational programs in close collaboration with experienced industry professionals, always keeping current trends in mind.

cimdata’s educational programs are recognized by Jobcenters and Employment Agencies.
At almost all our institutes, we offer services including the following:

• Further training courses in 9 different subject areas
• 11 different retraining programs in the fields of IT, media, and the commercial sector
• Individual coaching

We qualify you for the labor market, and our coaching team supports you with your job applications—for your personal and professional development!

We are your education partner in the heart of Bremen. Since 1998, we have specialized in career reorientation, retraining, and further education for job seekers and individuals undergoing vocational rehabilitation. Do you have questions about our services? We offer free, no-obligation consultations. Please feel free to contact us—whether by phone, email, or in person. We look forward to hearing from you!

Right in the heart of Bremen – and close to you!
Take the first step and take charge of your (professional) future! We support you with 40 years of experience in (commercial) education and training, finding exactly what you need for your (career) path. Your determination combined with our expertise will get you to your goal.
Our milestones are:

• German courses up to C1 level
• Lower secondary school leaving certificate
• Retraining
• Advanced training and further education,
• Coaching

Pack your (educational) backpack, and let’s master this stage of the journey together!
We would be happy to advise you.

As an educational institute and a state-recognized supplementary school, we combine years of experience into an innovative concept. Our close connection to the labor market enables us to respond flexibly to market demands. Participant satisfaction and high placement and integration rates are our top priorities. Our structures provide scope for ideas and concepts. Valuing everyone involved is our guiding principle. Our services:

• Further training and retraining in the social sector
• Individual application coaching
• Individual language coaching
• Holistic and needs-oriented coaching
• Acquisition of basic skills
• Obtaining the HSA (basic school-leaving certificate)

The Centre for School and Career (zsb) looks back on 25 years of solution-oriented work at the intersection of school and the workplace. Our activities span the various interfaces between youth welfare services, schools, educational institutions, language courses, vocational training, and employment, and are closely linked with other service providers, relevant administrative bodies, and stakeholders in the field. Through our project work, we have expanded our target group beyond the scope of youth welfare services; consequently, we have become a key, expert player in supporting refugees and recent immigrants in Bremen.

Grone Bildungszentren Bremen operates at six locations across Bremen, meaning there is one near you. Quality education pays off; it is an invaluable asset in the job market. We organize vocational training, advanced training, and continuing education programs across a wide range of professional fields and industries. With our extensive experience—spanning over 130 years in total, with more than 20 of those in Bremen—and our professional expertise, we stand by your side as a reliable partner.

Since 1985, our clients have been taking charge of their professional futures with the help of the IBB. The company has grown into one of Germany’s largest and most successful private education providers. Our portfolio offers not only hundreds of certified training programs, but also the assurance that we will work together with our clients to develop tailored solutions for the specific challenges they face.

From the recognition of professional or academic qualifications to entering the labor market—as the IQ Network Bremen, we support immigrants on their path to skilled employment.

To enable you to work in your trained profession in Bremen as well, we support you with the following, among other things:

• Questions regarding professional recognition
• Explanation of recognition notices
• Assessment of competencies
• Coaching
• Advice on qualification measures
• (Re-)entry into the labor market

All our services are free of charge for you. The costs are covered by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and the ESF Plus. The Senator for Labour, Social Affairs, Youth and Integration provides the co-financing.

For ten years, the IT-Bildungshaus has successfully qualified professionals for the digital working world. In our AZAV-certified retraining programs for IT specialists in application development and system integration, we combine personalized support, in-person learning, and genuine practical experience with key future-oriented topics such as digitalization and artificial intelligence. As a division of HEC GmbH and part of the team neusta corporate group, we maintain a direct dialogue with the IT industry, immediately integrating current technologies, methods, and requirements into our training programs. In doing so, we create sustainable opportunities for individuals and companies in a digital future.

As the agency responsible for basic social security, the Jobcenter is responsible, among other things, for the further training and integration of individuals into training and employment, as well as for ensuring their livelihood.

A central point of contact offering tailored, free-of-charge advice and support regarding further training and transformation. LABEW+ comprises three service units—“Work and Family,“ „German in the Workplace,“ and „Professional Further Training“—that coordinate closely to provide guidance. It supports both companies and individuals in seizing change processes as opportunities.

LABEW+ offers:

• Assistance in finding suitable professional training formats
• Advice on obtaining a vocational qualification via the external examination route
• Workplace-based language training and coaching alongside employment
• Guidance and information on specific points of contact
• Information on funding opportunities: qualification bonus for employees and the Bremen training voucher (Bremer Weiterbildungsscheck)

ma-co maritimes competenzcentrum serves as the training provider for German seaports and port-related logistics, maintaining modern training facilities and staff amenities at its locations. In addition, outdoor and indoor areas are available for practical skills acquisition, following the motto: „From practice, for practice.“ ma-co also conducts on-site (in-house) training for companies nationwide. Beyond qualifying existing employees, ma-co also trains job seekers based on company needs, preparing them for the primary labor market.

Paritätisches Bildungswerk Bremen is a vibrant center for adult education and a recognized continuing education provider. We offer people from all over the world a wide range of opportunities for language and professional qualification: from integration and vocational language courses—as well as programs for career orientation and preparation for apprenticeships and employment—to state-recognized vocational training and retraining, diverse professional development for educational staff, and services for the recognition of professional qualifications.

PiB ist der Fachdienst für Kindertagespflege in Bremen. Wir informieren Sie über den …a varied career path as a self-employed childminder. Those interested can learn from us how to obtain the necessary qualifications and what prerequisites are important for this role.

Childminding offers a fulfilling future career path focused on the care and development of children up to the age of three. Our specialist advisors will support and guide you on your journey toward self-employment and beyond.

Visit us to discover how—with solid professional training—you can embark on a responsible and meaningful career in childminding.

SBH Nordost GmbH is committed to modern education across approximately 130 locations. Our services range from early childhood education and career orientation to vocational training and professional development. Diverse goals require diverse approaches. From entering the workforce to advancing one’s career, we pave the way and provide support through guidance, training, and qualification programs.

Since 1986, STB—a recognized provider of further education—has stood for diversity and human connection. Here, people from all corners of the globe come together in an environment defined by motivation and mutual respect. Every individual has the opportunity to fully discover and develop their personal potential. In Bremen and Osterholz-Scharmbeck, we offer a wide range of opportunities for linguistic and professional advancement—from integration courses (including those for young people) and vocational language training to individual coaching and targeted support for professional and social integration. Driving all of this is our dedicated team, distinguished not only by professional expertise but also by intercultural sensitivity and multilingual capabilities.

The demand for qualified driving personnel is steadily increasing. Well-trained professional drivers enjoy excellent prospects of finding an interesting job in the labor market.

The SVG Training Center in Bremen is your partner for training and professional development within the transport and logistics industry. Through our certified courses, we offer a wide range of professional qualification programs and further training opportunities tailored to your individual needs.

WORK – EDUCATION – COACHING in Bremen-North

TERTIA has been active in central Bremen since 2009. Commissioned by the Employment Agency and the Jobcenter, we conduct activation and placement projects for various target groups.

We offer individual coaching covering job applications, personal development, preparation for starting a business, language coaching, and social and integration coaching, as well as qualification and further training programs.

You can study conveniently at our branch offices or from home, supported by our TERTIA educational guides. We provide the computer and necessary software for the duration of your training.

You can redeem your education voucher or your activation and placement voucher (AVGS) with us.

As a recognized provider of employment and qualification programs, WaBeQ supports the integration of the long-term unemployed, people with a migration background, single parents, and young adults into the primary labor market. In the field of child and youth services, we operate two residential youth groups—each accommodating up to 20 young people—in Bremen-Burgdamm and provide vocational training through so-called „vocational training in non-company facilities“ (BaE, in both integrative and cooperative models). We are active in areas such as neighborhood-based social services, social housing projects, urban development, skilled trades, and labor market policy.

Professional training with a personal touch—we’re here for you. We support you every step of the way. Whether you have lost your job or are considering a career change, you can rely on our dedicated support and simply reach out to your personal contacts. Our training programs are defined by individual support and diversity. With a vast portfolio of over 3,000 courses, modern digital formats, and interactive teaching methods, we foster not only digital skills but also a genuine enjoyment of learning. Our expertise is backed by recognized certifications from institutions such as IHK, Microsoft, SAP, Datev, Esri, and tekom. Our core company, WBS TRAINING AG, was founded over 40 years ago. Today, the WBS GROUP employs more than 1,800 people across over 270 locations, creating outstanding educational experiences for 30,000 customers annually. We are a certified training partner of SAP®, DATEV®, and LEXWARE®.

The Economic and Social Academy (wisoak) offers a wide range of professional training and qualification programs for employees and job seekers in the Northwest Metropolitan Region. Our key areas of focus include business and management, politics and culture, health and social services, and digital transformation. We are also active in the fields of vocational training and retraining; in addition to retraining programs for office management specialists and social care assistants, we offer training in generalist nursing care.