Truck driver and bus / coach training insertion plan

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Name of the instrument - Local language
Plan Formation-Insertion chauffpoids-lourd et bus/car
Name of the instrument - English translation
Truck driver and bus / coach training insertion plan
Scheme ID
337
Country
Belgium
Reporting year
2020
Type of instrument
Grant for companies
Sub-type of instrument
Support for direct costs
Type of entry
Single instrument
Short description

This scheme is based on the 'regular' Plan Formation-Insertion (PFI) which is deployed in Wallonia. It is a separate system targeted for transport, more specifically truck and bus/coach drivers. This scheme is specifically targeted to train candidates to obtain the necessary driving licenses for trucks and bus/coach. FOREM (Walloon public employment agency) is the main entity involved in the management of this grant. This grant is provided in the form of a lump sum, to cover specific expenses for obtaining the corresponding driving licence. Up to EUR 50 00 are provided to cover expenses for driving school courses, including theoretical and practical exams.

Not applicable
Level of operation
Regional
Name of a part of the country
Not applicable
Name of the region (for regional instruments)
Wallonia
Name of the sector (for sectoral instruments)
Not applicable
Relevance
Further instrument
Objective(s) and target(s)
Firms looking for C / CE or D / DE driver candidates. Training motivated job seeker who wants to become a driver and then hire him/her.
Year of implementation
2003
Operation/management
FOREM (Walloon public employment agency) is the main entity involved in the management of this grant. This scheme is based on the 'regular' Plan Formation-Insertion (PFI) which is deployed in Wallonia. It is a separate system targeted for transport, more specifically truck and bus/coach driver. This scheme is specifically targeted to train candidates to obtain the necessary driving licenses for truck and bus/coach.
Eligible group(s)
Eligible groups are truck and bus/coach drivers. Concerning companies, all private and public companies, as well as interim companies located in Wallonia, are eligible for this grant.
Group(s) with preferential treatment
The training period can be extended to 52 weeks for some particular groups: - young people under 25 years of age who have been unemployed for more than 1 year - unemployed over 25 years of age and unemployed for more than 2 years - no diploma secondary education - disability - reintegration after serious illness.
Education and training eligible
This grant is provided in the form of lump sum, to cover specific expenses for obtaining the corresponding driving licence.In particular, it is intended for driving school courses, as well as theoretical and practical exams. The training period should last between 4 and 26 weeks. It can be extended to 52 weeks for some particular groups.
Source of financing and collection mechanism
FOREM (Walloon public employment agency) is the main entity involved in the management of this grant, and it provides the funding.
Financing formula and allocation mechanisms
FOREM (Walloon public employment agency) provides the funding for this instrument. Up to EUR 5 000 are provided to cover expenses for driving school courses, including theoretical and practical exams.
Eligible costs
In addition to the 'regular' Plan Formation-Insertion (PFI), this scheme allows for an additional reimbursement of up to EUR 5 000 to cover expenses for driving school courses, as well as theoretical and practical exams.
Volumes of funding
Not available
Beneficiaries/take up
Not available
Organisation responsible for monitoring/evaluation
FOREM (Walloon public employment agency) is the main entity involved in the management of this grant.
Recent changes

Recent changes in response to COVID-19

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Sources
https://www.leforem.be/entreprises/aides-financieres-plan-formation-ins…
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