Even without a secondary school leaving certificate, qualified employment as a social education professional is possible!
The demand for social education professionals is high – and this is your opportunity! If you would like to work in a nursery, daycare center, or children's home, for example, then complete a vocational training program to become a childcare worker with us. We will support you on your path to qualified employment in a highly sought-after field.
Requirements for participation
You can participate in the training/retraining program…
- if you have the extended vocational qualification (extended secondary school leaving certificate) or
- if you have an equivalent school leaving certificate from another country and proof of German language skills at level B1.
With us you can complete your vocational school training as a child care worker as retraining (for clients of the job center/employment agency) or as part-time vocational training (for employees in socio-educational institutions of child and youth welfare).
Contents
- Social pedagogical principles
- Social pedagogical action
- Domestic science theory and practice
- Communication and German
- Society and Politics
- mathematics
- English
- Health and ecology
- Musical-rhythmic design
- Elective area: In-depth study and reflection on practice
If needed, the lessons are supplemented by specialized pedagogical language training.
During the vocational internship:
- Social pedagogical theory and practice
- Creative design
Course duration:
03.08.2026 – 20.07.2029
Information sessions:
November 12, 2025, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. (online)
January 15, 2026, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. (in person)
March 3, 2026, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. (in person)
You can participate in the online information session via this link (Meeting ID: 359 005 064 938 4, Passcode: ET7hC7WV).
The in-person events will take place at Utbremer Straße 90, 28217 Bremen.
Cost contribution:
In-service training for employees: Employers can apply for a subsidy from the Federal Employment Agency via the Qualification Opportunities Act.
Retraining for job seekers/career returners: Funding via an education voucher from the job center/Federal Employment Agency is possible.
Course scope:
2,270 teaching units (TU) + 600 hours of practical training
In the 1st and 2nd year of training:
3x per week classes, 8:30 am – 2:30 pm;
2x per week practical training of 5 hours each.
In the 3rd year, vocational internship:
1x per week classes, 8:30 am – 2:30 pm;
4x per week practical training of 7 hours each,
approx. 35 hours/week total workload.
Participants:
maximum 24 people
Registration information:
Registration required
Cost:
see description
