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ESF – European Social Fund

A plus for the people in Hamburg!


Between 2021 and 2027 the European Social Fund Plus supports projects in the areas of integration, education and skills in Hamburg. This promotes the social and professional integration and participation of people in Hamburg.

Our Projects

Beschäftigter korrigiert Texte
© ESF-Verwaltungsbehörde Hamburg
Passage gGmbH

Work for all - conveyor chains work!

Promoting the participation of the long-term unemployed through subsidised employment in the district of Hamburg-Mitte

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Menschen beim Sortieren von Kleidung
© Christoph Eisenmenger
Hanseatic Help e.V.

Labor market participation & donation distribution

Promoting the participation of the long-term unemployed through subsidised employment in the sale of donations in kind

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Mädchen mit Migrationshintergrund am Computer
© Colourbox
Basis & Woge e.V.

On good ground - education and work at FLUCHTort

Supporting refugees through suitable offers for education, training or work

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Nach oben gerichteter roter Pfeil mit Kreide auf den Boden gemalt.
© verikom gGmbH
verikom gGmbH

Coaching of persons affected by violence into work

Support for people affected by violence in their professional (re-)integration through coaching and mediation

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Jugendliche und Lehrerin in Weiterbildungskurs
© Hamburger Institut für Berufliche Bildung
Hamburger Institut für Berufliche Bildung

Vocational training: dual & inclusive (d&i)

Promoting vocational opportunities for young people with disabilities at the transition from school to work

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Ausbildungswege
© Colourbox
Hamburger Institut für Berufliche Bildung (HIBB)

Employment & vocational training for young people

Development of a suitable support structure for school leavers with and without disabilities

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ältere Frau mit Pflegerin
© Fotolia/Gina Sanders
Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Freien Wohlfahrtspflege Hamburg e. V.

care for care. Qualification in nursing care 2

Post-qualification and further training for auxiliary staff and nursing assistants and specialists

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Chancengenerator- Begleitung junger Geflüchteter U25
© Shutterstock/William Perugini
AWO AQtivus gGmbH

Chancengenerator - Planning your professional way

Promoting the integration of young refugees until they enter training or work

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Junge im Handwerk schneidet Holz an der Sägemaschine
© Handwerkskammer Hamburg
Hamburg Chamber of Crafts

The job of your dreams in cafts

Recruiting young talent for the skilled trades and promoting women in the skilled trades

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Frau streicht einen Stuhl mit einem Pinsel
© Colourbox.de
IN VIA Hamburg e. V.

fairedelt

Promoting the participation of the long-term unemployed through subsidised employment in the district of Harburg

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Vater mit Sohn bei der Arbeit
© len44ik/stock.adobe.com
gsm GmbH

FAIRPLAY – compatibility of care and work

Support in balancing family, care and work

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Gesprächsrunde
© Colourbox
FIT gGmbH Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Integration und inklusiven Teilhabe

FIT for employment

Promoting the participation of the long-term unemployed through subsidised employment and of young refugees

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Laden Zweitwert mit einer Schaufenster-Puppe
© einfal gGmbH
einfal gGmbH

For a social job market - ideas for Hamburg

Promoting the participation of the long-term unemployed through subsidised employment in the district of Eimsbüttel

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Übersicht über das vom Projekt EssBar bepflanzte Parkdeck
© ARINET GmbH
ARINET GmbH

Gray meets green | Edible City

Promoting the participation of the long-term unemployed through subsidised employment in the district of Rothenburgsort

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Gesprächsrunde
© Colourbox
Hamburger Volkshochschule

BasisTrust

Promoting the social and professional empowerment and educational participation of people with low literacy levels

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Erwachsene während Schulung
© Adobe
Arbeit und Leben Hamburg

Good prospects plus - qualification in the company

Improving the labour market prospects of low-literalised employees through certified sector-specific qualifications

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Mehrere Personen in einer Besprechung. Eine Frau kommentiert etwas.
© iStockphoto.com
zwei P PLAN:PERSONAL gGmbH

Further Training Bonus PLUS

Advice on further training, coaching and financial support for different target groups

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Frau in Beratung
© Colourbox.de
ARINET GmbH

House for health and work - health and work coaching

Supporting people with mental health impairments in maintaining their employment and earning capacity

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Tagesjobs
© Hans-Fitze-Haus
passage gGmbH

Social integration of addiction-prone people

Integrative services for long-term unemployed people with an addiction background in the social space of the neighbourhood

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Beraterin des Projekts InStart vor Laptops mit der geöffneten Webseite des Projekts
© EVEREST GmbH/InStart
EVEREST GmbH

InStart - Further development of platform approach

Support for the (solo) self-employed and small businesses in crisis

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2 Pfleger helfen einem älteren Menschen im Bett
© Axel Kirchof (Unternehmenskommunikation, UKE)
Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf

Integrated compensation measure in nursing

Adaptation qualification for foreign nursing staff

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Beratung beim Lebenslauf
© ESF-Verwaltungsbehörde Hamburg
einfal gGmbH

Job Coach – Opportunities for parents

Supporting formally low-skilled parents in (re-)entering the labour market

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Lächelnde junge Frau in Berufskleidung einer Köchin.
© www.zitzlaff.com
Johann Daniel Lawaetz-Stiftung

Youth Active Plus - Full Spirit into the Future

Social and professional integration of young people in difficult circumstances

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Ein Mädchen arbeitet an einer Nähmaschine
© Colourbox.de
Hamburger Institut für Berufliche Bildung

Learning at School and at Work

Dualization of learning locations by establishing practice classes at selected schools

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Integrationskurs
© Colourbox
AWO AQtivus Servicegesellschaft gGmbH

"Let's do it!" - Integration for Refugees

Refugees living in public accommodation are supported in their professional and social integration

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nachdenklich inspirierte Frau mit Tablet
© Colourbox
Grone Wirtschaftsakademie GmbH -gemeinnützig-

Level Up! 2.0

Support for Hamburg residents who want to reorient themselves professionally

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Mann mit Schürze vor gefüllten Regalen in einem Einkaufsladen
© Tyler Olson/stock.adobe.com
Unternehmer ohne Grenzen e.V.

Lokal Aktiv +

Qualification and networking of local business owners, employees and founders

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Kinder im Workshop mit digitalen Medien
© TIDE GmbH
TIDE GmbH

MediaMinds: Create Media = Decoding Media

Qualification of children and young people in dealing with digital media

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Friseurin am Arbeitsplatz
© Maksym Povozniuk/stock.adobe.com
Hamburg Chamber of Crafts

My Craft - Successful solo self-employment

Support for solo self-employed persons in the skilled trades

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ein Handwerker, der die Anschlüsse einer Badewanne repariert
© Shutterstock/kurhan
Mook wat e. V.

Mook wat neighbourhood projects HH north

Promoting the participation of the long-term unemployed through subsidised employment in the district of Hamburg-Nord

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Frau bei einer Beratung
© Neu Start Arbeit Plus
Kom gGmbH

Neu Start Arbeit Plus

Counselling and learning services for people receiving citizen's allowance who have reading and writing difficulties

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Mann in einer Holzwerkstatt
© Nutzmüll e. V./Soziale, kulturelle und ökologische Projekte im Bezirk Altona
Nutzmüll e. V.

Ecological and social employments in Altona

Promoting the participation of the long-term unemployed through subsidised employment in the district of Altona

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Gruppenfoto Neujahrsempfang
© Benjamin Hüllenkremer
Hamburg Innovation GmbH

Pro Exzellenzia lead

Providing career and leadership skills for highly qualified women

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Frau mit Handycap in Bibliothek
© Colourbox
Hamburger Arbeitsassistenz

Training education specialists at universities

Qualification of people with disabilities as education specialists

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Vier junge Menschen schauen auf ein Smartphone
© Colourbox.de
Sozialpädagogisches Fortbildungszentrum

Qualification Program Digital Media Competencies

Further development of training courses on digital media work for children and youth work

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 verschiedene Hände nebeneinander
© KWB e. V.
KWB e. V.

School Mentors for Strong Schools

Qualification of pupils and parents as mentors to support education in schools

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Eine Gruppe von Männern und Frauen sitzt an einem Tisch über Unterlagen gebeugt und unterhält sich.
© Colourbox.de
Hamburger Volkshochschule

SelfLearningCenters in Jenfeld-C. and Rahlstedt-E.

Low-threshold and free educational programmes for adults with (further) education needs

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Drei Mitarbeitende in einem Foodtruck
© SocialEatery – Global kochen – Lokal essen.
SBB Kompetenz gGmbH

SocialEatery – Cook global – Eat local.

Promoting the participation of the long-term unemployed through subsidised employment in the district of Poppenbüttel and Billwerder

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Zwei ältere Damen am Malen
© Sprungbrett gGmbH
Sprungbrett gGmbH

Social Work and Participation in Bergedorf

Promoting the participation of the long-term unemployed through subsidised employment in the district of Bergedorf

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Junge Dame mit älteren Dame beim Einkaufen
© goodluz/stock.adobe.com
KoALA e. V.

Socially oriented employment projects in Altona

Promoting the participation of the long-term unemployed through subsidised employment in the district of Altona

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männer und frauen stehen zusammen und haben schreibblock in der hand
© Sozialbehörde
Arbeit und Leben Hamburg e. V.

Ways into the World

Preparation of trainees and those responsible for education for the realisation of internships abroad

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Beratung für eine zugewanderte Frau
© FLAKS e. V.
Trägerinnenverbund FLAKS e. V. - Zentrum für Frauen in Altona

WiA – Ways into Work for Immigrated Women

Supporting the labour market integration of women with refugee and migrant backgrounds

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Gärtnerin bei der Arbeit
© Alraune gGmbH
Alraune gGmbH

We in the neighbourhood: opportunities for a strong Steilshoop

Promoting the participation of the long-term unemployed through subsidised employment in the district of Wandsbek

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Haus am See in Hohenhorst
© Erziehungshilfe e. V.
Erziehungshilfe e.V. Hamburg

We can quartier!

Promoting the participation of the long-term unemployed through subsidised employment in the district of Rahlstedt

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Seminar
© ASM e. V.
ASM e. V.

WorkExperience Language and On The Job Training

Supporting the professional integration of potential skilled workers from abroad

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The European Social Fund ESF Plus

As the European Union (EU)’s main funding instrument for employment, education and welfare, the European Social Fund Plus (ESF Plus) is above all else an investment in people.


HOW HAMBURG BENEFITS FROM ESF PLUS FUNDING

Hamburg uses ESF Plus funding for projects that support education, training and social inclusion among a diverse range of groups. The projects also help people develop the skills that are needed for the transition to a green, digital economy.

The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg can use ESF Plus funding to address long-term challenges, such as meeting the demand for highly skilled workers or preventing poverty and entrenched unemployment among at-threat groups.

In Hamburg, the use of EU funds makes a major contribution to implementing current plans and strategies of the Senate (Executive power of the Hamburg government) and Bürgerschaft (Hamburg State Parliament).


HOW HAMBURG BENEFITS FROM REACT-EU FUNDING

The Hamburg Senate is also using REACT-EU funding to alleviate the impact of Covid-19. The funds are mainly targeted at groups who have been hit especially hard by the pandemic. Until 2023 Hamburg has an extra €24.9 million at its disposal to support people whose job prospects have been negatively affected by the pandemic.

ESF Media

B for Teaser English Movie ESF
© Europäischer Sozialfonds

European Social Fund Plus – A benefit for the people of Hamburg

In this film, you will get to know the stories of three people in Hamburg who have benefited from the funding.

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© Europäischer Sozialfonds

ESF-Flyer Download (english)

The ESF-Flyer available for download in english

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Contact

We are happy to answer any further questions you may have:


Head of ESF Programme Management Unit:

Mr. Ulrich Wolff
phone: (+49 40) 428 63 - 3229
e-mail: ulrich.wolff@soziales.hamburg.de

Contact for transnational cooperation:

Mr. Ulrich Wolff
phone: (+49 40) 428 63 - 3229
e-mail: ulrich.wolff@soziales.hamburg.de
 

Contact for PR enquiries:

Mrs. Nora Littwin, Ms. Vivian Hahn
phone: (+49 40) 428 63 - 3650, -2888
e-mail: esf-pr@soziales.hamburg.de

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Learn more about us in our ESF-Flyer