Average wage earner scheme

Employed and self-employed persons attending one of the JobsPlus courses and whose weekly wage does not exceed EUR 300 (basic) per week can apply for this grant. Employed individuals following these courses can benefit from a financial grant of EUR 25 per week provided that they attend a minimum of four hours of training per week. The grant is given to an individual upon successfully completing the whole course. JobsPlus offers training courses in various areas including literacy and numeracy, computing, trade, technical, accounting, clerical work, and care services. Payment is based on the hours an individual attends and the duration of the course. Persons who terminate or drop out of the course, and/or have absences, which preclude them from sitting for the final assessment, are not eligible to claim this allowance.