Training grant

Companies providing training for specific target groups (the newly employed, employees at risk of losing their jobs due to lack of professional knowledge and skills, as well as employees in training for work at multiple workplaces or work operations and employees affected by business reorganisation and organisational changes) can apply for this grant. It is implemented by the Croatian Employmenr Service (CES). Eligible training includes training to obtain a qulification at ISCED level 2-5, general courses (e.g. language courses) and occupational courses connected to the present economic activity of the participants. Depending on the size of the enterprise co-funding rate may differ (e.g. small businesses can receive up to 70% of co-funding and companies employing disadvantaged workers can receive up to 60% of co-funding). The maximum amount of support for training per individual is up to HRK 18 000 (approx. EUR 2 418). The funding covers a broad range of costs, including tuition fees, costs for internal training personnel, costs for training materials, depreciation costs, travel costs and related costs for counselling.