Help in all situations
It is important to the Jobcenter that you find long-term employment that suits you and your personal circumstances. That is why the Jobcenter’s personal contacts always take your current life situation into account. Do you have children or care for a family member and have to reconcile family or care with work or training? Are there circumstances in your life that make employment difficult - for example health problems, addiction problems or debts?
Speak openly about your situation, the Jobcenter Stuttgart will be happy to support you in all situations. With your consent, you can also consult other advice centres that specialize in solving various problems (for example, addiction or debt counselling).
The first step
To make an appointment for an initial consultation, please contact the Jobcenter branch (opens in a new tab) in your place of residence or one of the specific specialist offices of the Jobcenter Stuttgart.
The specialist centers are aimed at
The Bürgergeld arbitration office at the Jobcenter will help you resolve any differences of opinion. The Jobcenter’s contact point also provides basic information on the subject of vocational rehabilitation (opens in a new tab). Project staff from the ReFit Stuttgart pilot project will support you with questions relating to medical rehabilitation.
During the initial consultation, you will discuss your professional career to date with your personal contact person and work out an individually tailored strategy for your job or training search.
Cooperation plan with the job center
A “cooperation plan” will be drawn up with you afterwards and in the follow-up meetings. The agreement describes the further cooperation between you and the Jobcenter. It sets out specific goals, steps and regulations to help you improve your life situation. You can be supported on your way into the job market, for example through individual support and educational services.
The cooperation plan is regularly updated and adapted to your progress and personal circumstances. Simply make an appointment and drop by the Jobcenter Stuttgart.
In summary: Your path to the job market
Your path into the job market starts at your local job center. Here you will receive comprehensive support, from the application process to individual advice and the development of a suitable strategy:
- Your first port of call is the Jobcenter branch office (opens in a new tab) in your place of residence or one of the specific specialist offices of the Jobcenter Stuttgart. You are also welcome to contact us by telephone or e-mail.
- The staff at “Qualified Information” (reception) will answer your questions about applying for cash benefits and the necessary forms.
- You complete all the necessary applications and submit the required documents.
- An appointment will be made for your initial interview with a personal contact at the Jobcenter.
- During the initial interview, you will work with your personal contact to develop a suitable strategy for gaining a foothold in the job market.
- A cooperation plan will then be drawn up together with you. This describes the further cooperation and the next steps in your job or training search.
- If you need further support in addition to job placement, for example with health problems, the Jobcenter will also be happy to help you.
