AZAV stands for the Accreditation and Approval Regulation for Employment Promotion in Germany.
It defines the quality standards that education providers must meet in order to offer government-funded training courses and coaching programs.
For participants, this means one important thing:
Choosing an AZAV-certified training provider may allow you to participate in publicly funded educational programs under certain conditions.
The Activation and Placement Voucher (AVGS) is a funding program provided by the German Employment Agency or the Jobcenter.
Eligible participants can use this voucher to attend professional coaching without paying the costs themselves.
The purpose is to help people return to work more quickly and improve their long-term career prospects.
Although both funding programs are issued by the Employment Agency or the Jobcenter, they serve different purposes.
An Education Voucher (Bildungsgutschein) is mainly used for professional training or retraining programs that lead to a new qualification.
An AVGS, on the other hand, focuses on individual career support through coaching, career guidance, job application assistance, and labour market integration.
AVGS coaching is not a traditional classroom course.
Instead, it is designed around your personal goals, professional experience, and individual challenges.
Together with your coach, you develop a clear action plan for your next career step.
Typical coaching topics include:
• Career orientation
• Career planning
• CV and cover letter preparation
• Job applications
• Interview preparation
• Job search strategies
• Identifying personal strengths
• Integration into the German labour market
Because the coaching is one-to-one, every session is tailored to your individual needs.
AVGS individual coaching is especially suitable for people who:
• Are looking for work
• Are at risk of unemployment
• Want to change careers
• Are returning to work after a career break
• Are international professionals entering the German labour market
Eligibility is determined by the Employment Agency or the Jobcenter.
As an AZAV-certified education provider, AKAZA Education offers professional AVGS individual coaching.
Together, we develop practical strategies to help you achieve your career goals—from career orientation to successful job applications.
If you already have an AVGS voucher or would like to find out whether you are eligible, our team will be happy to advise you.
Every Successful Career Starts with the Right Guidance
Every professional journey is different.
That is why there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
Individual AVGS coaching helps you gain clarity, discover new opportunities, and move confidently toward your next career step.
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