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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

ältere Frau mit Pflegerin
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Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Freien Wohlfahrtspflege Hamburg e. V.

care for care. Qualification in the nursing care system

Post-qualification and further training of helpers, assistants and specialists in care

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Chancengenerator- Begleitung junger Geflüchteter U25
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AWO AQtivus gGmbH 

Opportunity Generator – Establishing Career Prospects

Promotion of the professional integration of young people with a refugee or migration background

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Jugendliche und Lehrerin in Weiterbildungskurs
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Hamburger Institut für Berufliche Bildung

Vocational training: dual & inclusive (d&i)

Support for young adults with disabilities in the transition from school to work

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mann mit tochter am schreibtisch malen
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gsm GmbH

Fairplay – For a Better Worklife Balance

Support for educating and caring relatives in reconciling family and work

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Förderketten des sozialen Arbeitsmarktes - Bild
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passage gGmbH

Funding Schemes for the Social Labour Market

Promotion of the participation of the long-term unemployed through subsidized employment in the district of HH-Mitte

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Erwachsene während der Ausbildung im Klassenraum
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Arbeit und Leben Hamburg

Good Perspectives – basic qualification in the enterprise

Promoting the basic skills of low-skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workers

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Mehrere Personen in einer Besprechung. Eine Frau kommentiert etwas.
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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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Portrait älterer Mann mit Bart
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passage gGmbH

Hans Fitze House, Social Integration for People with a History of Addiction

The project “Hans Fitze House, Social Integration for People with a History of Addiction” in Hamburg-Harburg offers supportive programs aimed at residents in the city district who have been jobless for a longer period and have a history of addiction.

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

InStart

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

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Krankenschwester pflegt Patientin
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Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf

Integrated compensation measure in nursing

Pilot project for an adaptation qualification of foreign nursing professionals

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Jobclub Soloturn
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einfal gGmbH

Job Coach Hamburg for parents without a professional qualification

Support for formally low-skilled parents when (re)entering work

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Ein Mädchen arbeitet an einer Nähmaschine
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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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Mann mit Schürze vor gefüllten Regalen in einem Einkaufsladen
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Unternehmer ohne Grenzen e. V.

LocalActive

Qualification and networking of local business owners, employees and founders

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mann an theke in konditorei
© Beschäftigung und Bildung gGmbH
B+B Beschäftigung und Bildung gGmbH

Local economy on site

Qualification and networking of local business owners, employees and founders

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ein Handwerker, der die Anschlüsse einer Badewanne repariert
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Mook wat e. V.

Mook Wat – Employment for Long-Term Jobless

Promotion of the participation of the long-term unemployed through subsidized employment in the district of Hamburg-Nord

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

Sustainable manufacturing

Promotion of the participation of the long-term unemployed through subsidized employment in the district of Harburg

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Gruppenfoto Neujahrsempfang
© Benjamin Hüllenkremer
Hamburg Innovation GmbH

Pro Exzellenzia plus

Providing career and leadership skills for highly qualified women

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Zwei gegenübersitzende Personen in einem Gespräch im Büro
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Grone Wirtschaftsakademie GmbH -gemeinnützig-

Quint - Education and Integration

Promotion of career entry for business graduates from abroad and professional reorientation

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Ein Kind umzeichnet seine Hand mit einem Bleistift auf buntem Papier.
© Jens Hannewald
BSB & KWB

School Mentors – Hand in Hand for Strong Schools

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

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Friseurin am Arbeitsplatz
© Maksym Povozniuk/stock.adobe.com
Handwerkskammer Hamburg

Do it yourself - successful self-employed in the craft

Support for self-employed people for entrepreneurial know-how in the trade

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

Self Learning Centers in the urban development areas of Jenfeld-Zentrum and Rahlstedt-Ost

Expansion of low-threshold, free educational offers for educationally disadvantaged target groups

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Mann in Arbeitskleidung beim Umgraben von Erde mit einem Spaten
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Sprungbrett gGmbH

Socially Integrated Employment in Bergedorf

Promotion of the participation of the long-term unemployed through subsidized employment in the Bergedorf district

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Mann bei der Arbeit in einer Holzwerkstatt.
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Nutzmüll e. V.

Social, cultural and ecological projects in Altona

Promotion of the participation of the long-term unemployed through subsidized employment in the district of Altona

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Koch präsentiert einen angerichteten Teller in Küche mit Angestellten
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KoALA e. V.

Social Employment Projects in Altona

The project “Social Employment Projects in Altona” by KoALA e.V. promotes the inclusion of groups in receipt of SGB II benefits using the funding instrument set out in Section 16i SGB II (“Participation in the labour market”).

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Mann bedient einen Handhubwagen im Lager
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zwei P PLAN:PERSONAL gGmbH

Servicepoint GIT 2017

Accompanying and supporting publicly funded employment according to § 16e and 16i SGB II

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Frau wäscht Geschirr ab
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einfal gGmbH

Strengthening the social job market in Eimsbüttel

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

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Verkäuferin in einem Bistro oder Café an der Theke mit Kundin
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Alraune gGmbH

Neighborhood Employment Projects Steilshoop – we in the neighborhood

The neighbourhood employment projects organised by Alraune gGmbH promote the inclusion of groups in receipt of SGB II benefits using the funding instrument set out in Section 16i SGB II (“Participation in the labour market”).

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Chancen Am Fluchtort Hamburg
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passage gGmbH

On Solid Ground! Education and career advice at the safe haven

The project “On Solid Ground” helps to improve the basic educational skills of refugees who have limited access to regular programmes.

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junge frau im rollstuhl vor laptop
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ARINET GmbH

Work.Inclusive

Integration of people with disabilities in work through inclusion sponsorships

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Lächelnde junge Frau in Berufskleidung einer Köchin.
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Johann Daniel Lawaetz-Stiftung

Youth Active Plus - Full Spirit into the Future!

“Youth Active Plus - Paths to the future!” supports young adults with multiple problems who are not covered by the regular system and are usually lacking employment, training, and qualification (known as NEETs – not in education, employment, or training).

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

Professional integration of people affected by violence

Support for those affected by violence through coaching and mediation for (re)integration into work

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INa – Integrierte Nachwuchsgewinnung im Handwerk
© INa
Chamber of crafts Hamburg

Dream Job in the Skilled Trades

Recruitment of young people and promotion of women in the skilled trades

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Junge Frau und Kinder vor einem aufgeklappten Laptop
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TIDE GmbH

Teaching digital media competence

The project enables digital media education for young people.

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männer und frauen stehen zusammen und haben schreibblock in der hand
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Arbeit und Leben Hamburg

Routes to Europe for Everyone

“Routes to Europe for Everyone” works together with vocational schools and the Hamburg Institute of Vocational Education (HIBB) to promote stays abroad for apprentices, teachers, and staff.

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Zwei Frauen an einem Tisch reden miteinander
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FLAKS e.V.

WiA - Ways into Work for Immigrated Women

"WiA - Ways into Work for Immigrated Women" supports women and mothers with an immigrant and migrant background who are not (yet) employed in accordance with their professional skills.

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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

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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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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