Returning to work after illness: Opportunities for vocational rehabilitation in Freiburg!

Returning to work after illness: Opportunities for vocational rehabilitation in Freiburg!

Returning to work after a long-term illness presents a major challenge for many of those affected. However, next Monday, November 10th, there will be a valuable opportunity to find out about the possibilities of vocational rehabilitation. This event will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Stühlinger town hall in Freiburg and is aimed specifically at women who are looking for a new start or a new career orientation after their illness. Regiotrends reports that experts from the German Pension Insurance and independent advice centers are available to provide the necessary information about the available benefits.

The topics of the event are particularly relevant: How do I deal with illnesses in applications? Which gaps in my CV can I explain sensibly? The importance of vocational rehabilitation cannot be overestimated. The German pension insurance states that vocational rehabilitation offers numerous services that support the return to working life.

Important information about vocational rehabilitation

The measure aims to maintain employability and open up new career opportunities. Financial assistance as part of vocational rehabilitation, officially referred to as “work participation benefits,” can be used both alone and in addition to medical rehabilitation. These include, among others:

• Arbeitsplatzsicherung
• Aus- und Weiterbildungsangebote
• Technische Hilfen und persönliche Hilfsmittel
• Gründungszuschüsse für selbständige Tätigkeiten
• Wohnungshilfen für anpassungsbedürftige Um- und Ausbauten

The requirements for funding are varied; for example, there must be a health impairment that makes it impossible to carry out your previous job. Certain insurance conditions, such as a waiting period of 15 years, must also be observed. Applications can be easily submitted to the pension insurance company or the advice centers.

Measures for professional integration

Particularly at the beginning of vocational rehabilitation, aptitude assessments and work tests are necessary. These help to determine professional suitability and promote participation. Occupational rehabilitation explains that the content ranges from assessing interests and skills to practical work in workshops.

Another important aspect are the integration measures, which include individual support and are tailored to the health situation of the participants. Coaching programs also provide support when starting new companies and can help resolve conflicts.

The information event is an indispensable opportunity for interested women in Freiburg to explore their own opportunities and take the step back into working life. The number of participants is limited, which is why it is recommended to register quickly via the website of the Frau undberuf contact point: www.freiburg.de/frauundberuf.