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Pension entitlements are possible even during the search for an apprenticeship
Frankfurt am Main – Anyone who hasn't found an apprenticeship after graduating from school should definitely register as a job seeker. This period can also have a positive impact on their future pension, as the German Pension Insurance Hessen points out.
creditable period in the statutory pension insurance scheme – even if there is no entitlement to benefits from the employment agency. These periods can not only establish pension entitlements, but under certain conditions can also lead to an increase in the pension .
Requirements for the creditable period
In order for the apprenticeship search to be recognized, the following conditions must be met:
- Ages between 17 and 25
- Official registration as a job seeker with the employment agency or a job center
- Duration of apprenticeship search: at least one calendar month
Especially for young people, it's worthwhile to look at their pension history early on. Creditable periods like these can be crucial later in their working lives – for example, regarding the minimum insurance period for an old-age pension or certain waiting periods.
More information
Detailed information on this topic and on the training and study programs offered by the German Pension Insurance Hessen can be found online at:
👉 www.deutsche-rentenversicherung-hessen.de
The German Pension Insurance Hessen, headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, is the largest social security institution in the state. It serves approximately 2.5 million insured individuals , 584,000 pensioners, and 117,000 employers – and is the primary regional contact point for all questions relating to pensions, rehabilitation, prevention, and retirement planning.
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