Welcome to erlenhof32!

Erlenhof32 in Schlaatz is your central point of contact for advice and support on your path to employment. Here, you will find a wide range of consulting and workshop offerings designed to help you improve your chances in the job market and enhance your skills and participation opportunities.

Visit us and take advantage of our voluntary and free support for a successful (re)start!

Are you looking for a job?

We Are Here to Help You!

What We Offer:

• Discover Your Strengths and Skills
  Everyone has potential. Together, we will identify the skills and strengths you possess and how you can achieve your professional goals.
• Career Orientation
  Whether you are just starting your career, returning after a break, or looking to make a fresh start, we are here to support you.
• Job Search
  We will work together to search for jobs to find the best possible position for you.
• Optimizing Application Documents
  Together, we will create and optimize your application materials to increase your chances of receiving an interview invitation.
• Interview Training
  Nervous about the interview? We will prepare you for typical questions and situations so that you can present yourself confidently and competently.
• Direct Contact with Employers
  As part of our event series "Work in the City," you will have the opportunity to meet potential employers directly on-site.

Visit us, call us, or write to us. We would be happy to arrange an appointment for a non-binding initial consultation!
The consultation takes place in confidential one-on-one meetings, and the duration of our support is determined by you.

Do you have a migration background and need assistance?

We Are Here to Support You!

The Welcome Center, also located directly at Erlenhof32, is a point of contact for individuals with a migration background who are seeking assistance. We are here for people who have had to flee to Germany, as well as for citizens of the European Union and workers from abroad. Our services include:

• Finding Good Employment – We assist with entering the job market.
• Learning German and Further Qualification – Together, we will find the right program for you.
• Support in All Life Situations – We provide help with questions related to housing, health, and living in Potsdam.

Our consultations are conducted by professional advisors. We speak various languages and can arrange for interpreters if needed.

Feel free to visit us, call us, or write to us so that we can schedule an appointment.

Are you in a mentally challenging situation?

We Are Here to Help You!

Whether you are caught in a cycle of overthinking or experiencing a whirlwind of thoughts—whether you are affected yourself or concerned about a loved one—our Social Psychiatric Service offers support for mental health challenges.

Our free consulting services are aimed at:

• Individuals of all ages in psychosocial conflict situations,
• People with mental health issues and substance use disorders,
• Relatives and contacts of individuals with mental health conditions.

We provide on-site consultations and assist you in finding long-term and sustainable help through low-threshold, inpatient, partial inpatient, and outpatient treatment and support services.

Contact us to schedule an appointment at Erlenhof32 in the Am Schlaatz district.

Are you afraid of losing your home?

Talk to Us, We Are Here for You!

Are you facing the risk of losing your home? The specialized staff of the Housing Emergency Service of the state capital is here to support you with your concerns. Our primary goal is to help you retain your home and ensure your energy supply. Our services include:

• Assistance with Threatened Loss of Housing – Whether it's a termination notice, eviction lawsuit, or impending forced eviction, we are here to help you!
• Without Heating or Electricity? We provide advice on threatened or already executed disconnection of energy supply.

We offer confidential consultations. In our advisory sessions, we will identify the causes of your situation. Together, we will plan and implement the next steps to achieve sustainable solutions.

We work closely with major landlords in Potsdam, energy and water suppliers, as well as the job center. Together, we ensure that you can access additional support services.

Please schedule an appointment. We are here for you.

Do you need financial support for your family?

The social counseling service at Erlenhof32 is here to help.

We provide advice on:

• Educational and participation benefits,
• Child supplement and child allowance,
• Housing benefit, maintenance advance, and holiday grants for families,
• Educational and school matters, including student BAföG,
• And many other topics.

Appointments can be made by phone or in person. The service is free of charge.
The social counseling at Erlenhof32 is offered by the KINDER(ar)MUT office of AWO Potsdam.

Do you want to get involved?

Workshop and Garden Welcome You!

Whether in the community and self-help workshop or in the participatory garden, erlenhof32 offers a variety of opportunities for those who want to get involved. Ongoing activities include:

• Get Involved in the Garden – Garden together or tend to your own plot.
• Adopt Trees and Plots – Become a sponsor for our trees, helping with watering and gardening.
• Get Active – Participate in various workshops in the community and self-help workshop.

We look forward to your participation and engagement!

Consulting for Businesses, Entrepreneurs, and Self-Employed Individuals

Startup Service On-Site

Are you considering starting your own business? Then the Startup Service of the Economic Development department is the right choice for you. We provide personalized advice as your first point of contact regarding your business venture.

Our Offer for You:

• Personal initial and orientation consulting
• Information about the economic location of Potsdam
• Guidance on necessary permits and formalities
• Free informational materials, checklists, and planning tools
• Overview of startup-related events in Potsdam
• Assistance in finding suitable consulting and qualification offerings

Feel free to contact us to schedule an appointment for a personalized consultation.

Business Consultations in the Neighborhood

Are you a Potsdam-based business or self-employed individual seeking personalized advice on the following topics?

• Funding programs (city, state, federal, EU)
• Recruitment of workforce
• Promotion of further training
• Location search and/or
• Administrative matters?

We warmly invite you to register for our free and personal consultation sessions. More information about the offerings can also be found on the Economic Development website.

This initiative is conducted by the Employment and Labor department of the state capital Potsdam in collaboration with representatives from Economic Development and the Employment Agency.

Interested?

Visit us, call us, or write to us. Take advantage of our voluntary and free support for a successful (re)start!

We look forward to seeing you and accompanying you on your journey.

Contact:

erlenhof32@rathaus.potsdam.de
0331/289-6280
Erlenhof 32, 14478 Potsdam (Am Schlaatz)

For direct contact, please use our contact form.

Opening Hours:

Monday to Friday: 08:30 AM - 02:30 PM

Your team at Erlenhof32 looks forward to seeing you!

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Organizational and Project Structure

The offerings at Erlenhof32 are made possible by various departments of the state capital Potsdam. The leading department is Employment and Labor. Other important partners include:

• Social Psychiatric Service (Sozialpsychiatrischer Dienst)
• Welcome Center
• Housing Emergency Service (Wohnungsnotfallhilfe)
• Economic Development Department (Wirtschaftsförderung)

The services at Erlenhof32 are significantly supported by the following projects of the state capital Potsdam:

WorkIn Potsdam

The WorkIn Potsdam project is funded as part of the Education, Economy, Work in the Neighborhood (BIWAQ) program by the Federal Ministry for Housing, Urban Development, and Building (BMWSB) and the European Union through the European Social Fund Plus (ESF Plus). The project is managed by the state capital Potsdam.

Welcome Center

The Welcome Center project is funded under the "Welcome to Brandenburg" guideline from resources of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labor, Energy, and Climate Protection of the State of Brandenburg (MWAE) as well as the European Social Fund Plus (ESF Plus). The project is managed by the state capital Potsdam.

We thank our sponsors!