Get Support for Continuing Education and Build Future-Ready Skills
Employees with targeted qualifications are a key competitive advantage. New technologies, growing demands, and the increasing shortage of skilled workers present companies with a crucial question:
How can continuing education initiatives be implemented in a cost-effective and sustainable manner?
Many training programs can be financially supported through government funding programs and grants. This allows companies to recoup a significant portion of their investment in continuing education.
New Horizons guides you in selecting the right training programs and provides information on relevant funding options.
Why Employee Training Is More Important Today Than Ever Before
Companies are facing profound changes:
› AI is
fundamentally changing work processes› Digital transformation requires continuous skill development›
A shortage of skilled workers makes external
recruitment more difficult› Information security is becoming a core competency›
Leadership roles require new skills
In many cases, providing targeted professional development for existing employees is faster, more cost-effective, and more sustainable than external recruitment.
Which training programs are eligible for funding?
In principle, all training programs offered on this website are eligible for funding. The specific funding options available depend on individual circumstances.
Under the Qualification Opportunities Act (QCG), continuing education programs can be subsidized—depending on eligibility requirements—by up to 100%!
Various funding programs are available depending on company size, industry, and training objectives.
The Qualification Opportunities Act enables companies to prepare employees specifically for new requirements.
Under certain conditions, the following may be funded:
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Course fees› Training costs›
Wage subsidies during training
The program is particularly relevant for companies that wish to develop their employees’ skills in the context of digitalization, automation, or technological change.
Funding Programs from the Federal Employment Agency
The Federal Employment Agency supports companies in providing continuing education for their employees.
Grants for training programs can be applied for depending on eligibility requirements.
How New Horizons Provides Support
Selecting the right training opportunities and funding programs can be complex.
Our experts will guide you through:
Full-time or part-time continuing education—flexibly tailored to your needs
Every company has different circumstances. Many training programs can be completed on a full-time basis, alongside work, or part-time.
Intensive full-time training programs enable rapid skill development. Part-time and work-based formats, on the other hand, allow you to seamlessly integrate continuing education into your daily work routine—without requiring a complete leave of absence.
New Horizons helps you find the right learning format—from compact, intensive training sessions to programs lasting several weeks, to customized learning paths for specialists, managers, and teams.
Skills Needs Analysis
Together, we identify the skills your company needs today and in the future.
Development of Customized Learning Paths
We develop tailor-made continuing education concepts for specialists, managers, and teams.
Advice on Funding Options
We provide information on relevant funding programs and assist you in planning your training strategy.
Delivering the Training
Our training sessions are available in a variety of formats:
› In-person training: Classroom training – in
person› Live training: OnlineLive –
virtual› Hybrid format: WalkIn® –
in-person/virtual› Hybrid format: Connected Classroom –
in-person/virtual› In-house training at your location or ours –
in-person/virtual› Certification
preparation
Benefits of Subsidized Continuing Education
For Companies
› Lower
training costs› Targeted and efficient
skill development› Stronger employee retention›
Improved competitive position›
Long-term workforce development›
Increased innovation capacity
For Employees
› New career development opportunities›
Enhanced digital
skills› Improved
employability› Greater confidence in using new technologies
Why New Horizons?
For decades, New Horizons has been helping companies worldwide systematically develop future-oriented skills.
Our focus areas:
› Artificial Intelligence›
Microsoft
Copilot› ChatGPT›
IT Training›
Cybersecurity›
Leadership› Future Skills
With customized learning concepts and practical training, we help companies develop their employees in a targeted manner and take full advantage of available funding opportunities.
Depending on the funding program, training courses in AI, IT, cybersecurity, leadership, digital skills, and future skills may be eligible for financial support.
Yes. Numerous funding programs are specifically designed for small and medium-sized businesses and provide targeted support for employee training.
Yes. New Horizons advises companies on planning and selecting appropriate continuing education programs and provides information on potential funding options. The decision regarding funding rests solely with the relevant funding agencies.
The QCG enables companies to provide employees with targeted training to prepare them for technological and digital changes. Under certain conditions, training costs and wage subsidies are covered.
Yes. Depending on the program, funding may be available for full-time, part-time, or work-study programs. Which format is appropriate depends on individual circumstances.
Companies build skills in a cost-effective manner, prepare employees specifically for future requirements, and thereby strengthen employee retention and the development of skilled workers over the long term.
The first step is a needs assessment. Based on this, appropriate measures are selected and relevant funding programs are incorporated. The earlier planning begins, the more smoothly implementation proceeds.
Depending on the specific program, continuing education costs and wage subsidies may be covered. The scope and type of funding depend on the applicable requirements.
