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AVGS · Bildungsgutschein · Bremen

Funded coaching and training in Bremen with an AVGS or Bildungsgutschein.

FOUNDARA is an AZAV-approved provider in Bremen. If the Agentur für Arbeit or the Jobcenter approves your AVGS or Bildungsgutschein, taking part costs you nothing. All programmes take place in person in Bremen's Überseestadt.

AZAV-approved providerIn person in BremenNo cost to you if approved
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Please note: courses are taught in German

All programmes are held in German. You need German at level B2 or higher. This page explains the process in English so you know exactly what to do. You can contact us in German or English.

Our programmes

AVGSExistenzgründung & GmbH-GründungStarting a business and setting up a GmbH (AVGS)40 or 75 teaching units, one-to-one or in a groupDetails in German →AVGSJob & Career CoachingJob and career coaching (AVGS)40 teaching units, one-to-one or in a groupDetails in German →BildungsgutscheinSales ConsultantSales and customer acquisition course (Bildungsgutschein)160 teaching units, groups of up to 12Details in German →BildungsgutscheinMarketing SpezialistDigital marketing course (Bildungsgutschein)125 teaching units, groups of up to 12Details in German →

Which voucher do you need?

AVGS (Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein) pays for coaching. It is issued by the Agentur für Arbeit if you receive Arbeitslosengeld, or by the Jobcenter if you receive Grundsicherungsgeld (formerly Bürgergeld).

The Bildungsgutschein pays for vocational training. Since 2025 it is issued by the Agentur für Arbeit, also for people receiving Grundsicherungsgeld.

Your advisor decides whether you receive a voucher. There is no legal entitlement.

How to redeem your voucher

  1. Talk to your advisorTell your advisor at the Agentur für Arbeit or the Jobcenter about your goal and ask for coaching or training.
  2. Send us your voucherSend a photo of your voucher by email or WhatsApp. We check together which programme fits.
  3. ConfirmationWe give you the confirmation and the programme details your advisor needs.
  4. Start in BremenOnce approved, you start with us in the Überseestadt. We bill the Agentur or Jobcenter directly.

Get in touch

Call us, send a WhatsApp message or write an email. We reply personally.

Address: Konsul-Smidt-Straße 8k, 28217 Bremen · Google Maps

By bus and tram: stop Konsul-Smidt-Straße (tram 3, buses 20 and 28), a few minutes on foot.

Call: +49 421 898 144 69WhatsAppEmail: info@foundara.de

Frequently asked questions

Where can I redeem my AVGS in Bremen?

With an AZAV-approved provider that offers a programme matching your voucher. FOUNDARA is approved (Z-001502-1, GZQ GmbH) and runs all programmes in person at Konsul-Smidt-Straße 8k, 28217 Bremen. Send us your voucher by email, WhatsApp or phone.

Do I have to pay anything?

No. With an approved AVGS or Bildungsgutschein there is no cost to you.

Are the courses online?

No. All programmes take place in person in Bremen: Konsul-Smidt-Straße 8k, 28217 Bremen.

How good does my German need to be?

Courses are taught in German. You need level B2 or higher. No prior subject knowledge is required.

Can I choose the provider myself?

Yes. You choose an approved provider with a suitable programme yourself.

I receive Grundsicherungsgeld (formerly Bürgergeld). Is that possible?

Yes. The AVGS is then issued by the Jobcenter. Since 2025 the Agentur für Arbeit is responsible for the Bildungsgutschein.

Details in German: AVGS-Bildungsträger Bremen →