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Glossary

In our glossary, you can find a list of important terms related to work and life in Germany.

Federal Employment Agency (BA)

German: Bundesagentur für Arbeit

The Federal Employment Agency (BA) is the point of contact for people and companies in regard to all questions concerning the labour and vocational training market. One of the tasks of the BA is to help people find a place in vocational training or employment.

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