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Free quick check

Could an AVGS apply to me?

The Activation and Placement Voucher (AVGS, § 45 SGB III) makes coaching free for you – the German employment agency or job centre covers the cost. In six short questions you can estimate how good your chances of an AVGS are. Anonymous, non-binding, in about a minute.

  1. What is your current employment situation?

    • I am unemployed
    • I am at risk of unemployment (e.g. notice given, fixed-term contract ending)
    • I am still employed but seeking change
    • None of these

  2. Are you registered with the employment agency or job centre?

    • Yes, registered as unemployed
    • Yes, registered as a jobseeker
    • Not yet

  3. Do you currently receive a benefit?

    • Unemployment benefit (ALG I)
    • Citizen’s benefit (Bürgergeld / ALG II)
    • No benefit
    • Not sure

  4. If unemployed: for how long (within the last 3 months)?

    • 6 weeks or longer
    • Less than 6 weeks
    • I am not unemployed (yet)

  5. Are you seeking support with orientation, applications or returning to work?

    • Yes, exactly that
    • No

  6. Do you live in and are you registered in Germany?

    • Yes
    • No

Very good chances of an AVGS

You receive unemployment benefit (ALG I), have been unemployed for at least six weeks and are registered as unemployed – so you bring the best conditions for an AVGS. Your caseworker decides on a voucher for coaching at their discretion (§ 45 SGB III); a legal entitlement exists only for a voucher for private job placement (§ 45(7) SGB III), not for coaching. Ask your caseworker for it directly and briefly explain how the coaching would help you. Coaching with Dr Janosch Leugner is AVGS-eligible through an AZAV-certified provider — the voucher can be redeemed. We clarify all details in a free first session.

Good chances of an AVGS

An AVGS for coaching is a discretionary benefit (§ 45 SGB III): your caseworker decides based on your suitability, your personal situation and the local labour market. Based on your answers you meet the basic requirements – ask for it actively. The coaching is AVGS-eligible through an AZAV-certified provider; we discuss your next steps in a free first session.

An AVGS might be possible

Whether an AVGS is granted depends on your individual situation and is at the caseworker’s discretion (§ 45 SGB III). Registering with the agency/job centre is often the first step. It is worth asking – let’s look at what is realistic for you in a free first session.

Talk to us anyway

Right now it doesn’t look like a classic AVGS case – e.g. because you are not (yet) registered with the agency or job centre. But there are other routes (other funding or self-funded options). In a free, non-binding first session we’ll find the right path for you.

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This check is non-binding orientation and does not replace legal or social-welfare advice. The decision to issue an AVGS rests solely with the employment agency or job centre (§ 45 SGB III; the legal entitlement under § 45(7) SGB III applies only to a voucher for private job placement, not to coaching). The measure must be AZAV-accredited. All information is provided without warranty — no liability is accepted for the accuracy of the result.