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Dortmund's 12,100 Trainees Struggle to Meet Living Costs

Dortmund's trainees are feeling the pinch. With high living costs, many are relying on the BAB to make ends meet and focus on their education.

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Dortmund's 12,100 Trainees Struggle to Meet Living Costs

In Dortmund, around 12,100 people are currently in training. However, many struggle to meet living costs like rent, groceries, and travel expenses with their training compensation.

The situation is particularly challenging for trainees who live independently. While exact numbers are not available, it's known that the Federal Employment Agency's Vocational Training Allowance (BAB) often aids apprentices who relocate for training and rent their own housing.

The BAB is a lifeline for many, providing financial support to trainees over 18, married, living with a partner, or with children, who don't live with their parents. The Industrial Union Bauen-Agrar-Umwelt (IG BAU) emphasises the importance of this allowance for Dortmund's trainees. More details and a calculator to check eligibility can be found at www.arbeitsagentur.de/bildung/ausbildung/berufsausbildungsbeihilfe-bab and www.babrechner.arbeitsagentur.de respectively.

In Dortmund, around 12,100 trainees face financial challenges. The Federal Employment Agency's Vocational Training Allowance (BAB) is a crucial support system, ensuring trainees can focus on their education despite their circumstances.

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