Further education and qualification in the district of Görlitz
Do you already have a vocational qualification? Then you can pursue further training and qualifications through various programs. This will expand your skills and knowledge, opening up new career opportunities. In the Görlitz district and the Free State of Saxony, you'll find a wide range of options and excellent support. Start your professional future with new knowledge!

KURSNET
The Federal Employment Agency's website serves as a central information portal for vocational training and professional development. Users can find numerous offerings here, such as continuing education courses, retraining programs, school-based vocational training, and language courses. The site also provides information on preparatory and support services for entering the workforce, as well as options for the recognition of foreign qualifications.

IHK Training Center
The Dresden Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) training center presents itself as a regional hub for vocational education, offering a wide range of continuing education courses, apprenticeships, and retraining programs in various fields. Companies and individuals can find opportunities here for the qualification of specialists and managers, as well as for personal development.

Training Center of the Chamber of Skilled Crafts
Njumii is the training center for skilled trades at the Dresden Chamber of Skilled Crafts (HWK). Its aim is to support career development through a diverse range of courses, including master craftsman training, professional qualifications, and company seminars. The focus is on various trades such as construction technology, metal technology, and renewable energies, as well as business management.

Adult education
Education knows no age! The INTEGREAT app from the Görlitz district provides information about continuing education opportunities for adults. The so-called second-chance education pathway offers various ways to obtain missing school qualifications such as the intermediate school leaving certificate or the university entrance qualification (Abitur). The employment agency and a Saxon school database offer further information and search options.

Culture & Continuing Education
The Görlitz District Cultural and Continuing Education Society offers a wide range of programs for current and new residents: language and integration courses, educational counseling, cultural events, music education, certified professional development, and much more. Within the Görlitz district, there are locations in Zittau, Löbau, Ebersbach, Niesky, and Weißwasser. A strong partner for education, integration, and cultural life in the region!

Görlitz Adult Education Center
As one of the largest public adult education centers and evening schools in the region, the Görlitz Adult Education Center (VHS) offers a diverse range of educational opportunities for all citizens. The VHS offers over 1,000 events annually, covering a wide variety of topics. Most courses take place at the main office at Längenstraße 23 or at the creative center at Hainwald 8 in Görlitz.

Doctors' Network East Saxony
The Ärzte-Netz Ostsachsen eG (Physicians' Network East Saxony) is the sponsor and co-creator of the Ostsachsen postgraduate training network, acting as a partner for medical students and graduates. This aims to guarantee young doctors high-quality and coordinated specialist training in eastern Saxony.

"My Now"
This online portal of the Federal Employment Agency offers information and support for vocational training and retraining. Users can explore their career prospects, assess their skills using online tests, and search for suitable training courses. The portal also provides information on funding opportunities and offers counseling services.

Do you have questions?
Whether you're arriving, working, studying, or living in the Görlitz district – we're happy to help! You can easily get in touch with the Welcome Center using our contact form. We look forward to hearing from you and will provide you with quick and reliable assistance.
Your contact persons are
Cindy Haupt, Skilled Workers Guide;
Maren Molch, Skilled Workers Coordinator
