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Financial security and development
Secure your personal economy and develop your career with CA a-kasse while working in Denmark.
What is an 'a‑kasse'?
The Danish word ‘a‑kasse’ is an abbreviation for ‘arbejdsløshedskasse’ and means unemployment insurance fund. Most professions and trades have their own specialised a‑kasse. When you join (become a member of) the a‑kasse, you are guaranteed an amount of regular income if you become unemployed. So the a‑kasse can give you time to look for the right job, pay your bills – and in fact help you to find a job.
An a‑kasse is financed by the Danish state, and out of your monthly membership fee of DKK 415,50 a total of DKK 306 goes directly to the state and to ATP (the supplementary pension scheme). The a‑kasse receives an administrative fee for providing you with the service.
What can we do for you?
The CA a‑kasse offers a wide range of services free of charge which can help you keep a foothold in the job market:
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personal coaching and support in preparing for your first or next job
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statistical information about the Danish labour market for business professionals
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advice on how to write your CV and job application
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courses which focus on the personal skills you require to meet the current needs of the job market
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support if you want to start/join a network group
Who can join CA a‑kasse?
CA a-kasse is an unemployment insurance fund for business professionals graduating from academies, business schools and universities in Denmark. Most of its members are employed in:
How much money will you get?
The daily benefit rate for a full-time insured graduate is DKK 617 for five days per week, which is DKK 13,368 per month.
Will you be paid during holidays?
As a graduate and a member of CA a-kasse unemployment fund, you are entitled to a maximum of 15 days’ holiday unemployment benefit depending on how much you may have worked the previous year and when you became a member. If you get a job right after graduation, you are still entitled to your holiday allowance during the two first holiday years.
Contact CA a-kasse for more information on holiday allowances – by phone +45 3314 9045 or e-mail ca@ca.dk
You can join the CA a-kasse if:
1. You had a permanent address in Denmark no later than one day
before the start of your education.
2. You are in Denmark no later than 14 days (including weekends) after you end
your education, i.e. you must apply for membership within two weeks (14 days)
of completing your education.
Note: If you are an EU citizen you can join the unemployment insurance fund. You will be entitled to benefits after the same rules as Danish citizens.
If you are not a EU citizen, we advise you to contact us to hear more about your options. You can join the unemployment insurance fund after the same rules as Danish citizens. You are, however only entitled to benefits if you have a work permit. The work permit can not be limited to a certain job or a certain amount of hours. A work permit that you have applyed for and gotten for a specific job is not sufficient. Neither is a "Student work permit" in those months where you only are allowed to work 15 hours. Contact our expert in the subject, Ms. Jutta Wessel Knaack, phone +45 3342 0886 or e‑mail juw@ca.dk
When should you apply for membership?
No later than 14 days (including weekends) after completing your education – this deadline is extremely important. If we receive your application later than that, you will not be entitled to benefits until you have been a member for 12 months and have worked for a period equivalent to 52 weeks’ fulll-time employment within a three-year period of membership. So contact us immediately you complete your education!
When have you completed your education?
Your period of education is at an end when all student activities are terminated and you have passed your exam and received your final grades.
When will you receive your benefits?
As a new graduate you are entitled to unemployment benefit just one month after your graduation provided if we receive your application within 14 days, as stated above. Please note that you must have a Danish residence and work permit to receive benefits.
What else do you get?
All CA a-kasse members are entitled to career counselling and coaching from our 15 career counsellors. They will help you with answers to specific questions or with solving more complex careers counselling or coaching processes. All counsellors have a profound knowledge of the job market for business professionals.
What does it cost?
Membership of the CA a-kasse costs DKK 415,50 per month. The amount is tax deductible.
How to become a member!
You can visit our website at www.ca.dk and apply online or contact our counsellors for more information. Feel free to contact us by phone or e-mail. Phone number +45 3314 9045, e-mail ca@ca.dk
You can download the form here or apply online here.
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