Displaying 127 - 147 of 274 entries
  • Single instrument
    Germany
    2020

    Funding under the Upgrading Training Assistance Act - or AFBG in short - represents a statutory payment to support people undergoing training. Funding under the AFBG can be claimed by anyone who satisfies the statutory requirements. The AFBG addresses people taking part in measures leading to advanced vocational qualifications. Typical upgrading training measures are measures that lead to Meister and Fachwirt qualifications as well as courses at colleges of early childhood education or specialized technical colleges. In Germany, over 700 equivalent further training measures are eligible for funding under the AFBG. Participants receive a contribution towards the cost of training irrespective of their income and assets. Participants in full-time measures also receive an additional means-tested payment to cover living expenses. Funding is partly in the form of a grant and partly in the form of a low-interest loan from the KfW Development Bank.

  • Single instrument
    Greece
    2020

    The Greek Manpower Organisation (OAED) provides every company in the private and public sectors the possibility to train their staff, taking advantage of the Account for Employment and Vocational Training (LAEK). Employers are obliged by law to contribute a proportion of the payroll (0.24% since July 2014) to the fund. The funds are then used to subsidize training costs of companies. Companies can receive 100% of their contributions back to cover their training costs. The funds for refunding employers' training costs are collected together with contributions for covering costs of initial vocational education and training and training of the unemployed, yet are treated as separate funding streams. The objective of the in-company training programmes covered by the fund is to train employees in subjects that respond to the needs of the company and increase the productivity of their employees. Staff eligible for the training is those insured with the Greek Social Security Institute (IKA) and belonging to one of the insurance branches of OAED. No preferential treatment is applied.

  • Single instrument
    Greece
    2020

    Undergraduate students have the right to receive an interest-free student loan from credit institutions of the Greek State. The eligibility criteria for receiving the loan include the academic performance of the student and their personal or family socioeconomic conditions. There is no age limit, nor are there specific rules applicable to all higher education institutions. Higher education institutions are autonomous and each university or even department within universities can decide if and how to implement aspects of it. In addition, an earlier law (Law 2413/1996) foresees that Greek students subscribed to post-graduate and doctoral studies in Greek Universities have the right to interest-free student loans. However, none of the legislation has been implemented in practice. A more recent law (Law 4701/2020) which foresees "easy loans" of up to EUR 25 000 for a range of target groups, including students, has not been implemented yet either.

  • Single instrument
    Greece
    2020

    In Greece, the applicable laws set no explicit limitations to a payback clause, that is an agreement between employer and employee on the payback of training costs covered by the employer in case of voluntary termination of the employment by the employee. The parties can freely agree on any component of the payback clause. Agreements deemed unfair, however, can be challenged in the Labour Courts. Overall, the application of payback clauses for training costs is perceived as of limited importance within the overall co-funding arrangements for CVT.

  • Single instrument
    Hungary
    2020

    The instrument provides support to disadvantaged target groups in the labour market to participate in training in order to improve their labour market situation. The training is funded by the National Employment Fund and can be accessed through the National Employment Service. Public co-funding share is not defined by law but in practice amounts to 60%-70% on average. In addition to the course fee, other costs related to the training (e.g. travel cost, wage substituting allowance etc.) if justified, may also be financed from the National Employment Fund to the individuals.

  • Single instrument
    Hungary
    2020

    The 'training contract' is a specific instrument of Hungarian labour law combining features of a training leave scheme and a payback clause. Employees have no formal right for paid or unpaid training leave in Hungary (with the exemption of participants of primary education). However, there is a tradition backed by the regulation of the labour code that employers and employees voluntarily agree on a training contract where employees may receive support for the direct costs of education and time off work (paid or/and unpaid) in order to acquire an agreed-on qualification, with the employee promising to stay with the employer for a defined period of time after graduation. The employer and the employees enjoy discretion in defining the elements of the training contract, with only a loose framework outlined in the labour code.

  • Single instrument
    Hungary
    2020

    The payback clause is closely linked to the learning contract (training leave), in which employers and employees can agree on a payback clause. In general, payback clauses can be applied for any kind of training that has been undertaken voluntarily by the employee and is not mandatory as a part of the work activity. In a learning contract, the employee agrees to complete the studies and to refrain from terminating his employment by way of notice following graduation for a period of time commensurate for the amount of support, not exceeding five years. The leaning contract may be terminated by either of the parties with immediate effect in the event of subsequent major changes in the party's circumstances whereby carrying out the commitment is no longer possible or it would result in unreasonable hardship. In the event of termination by the employee, the employer may demand repayment of the support provided. The employer's right to demand repayment of the support shall apply in proportion to the length of time that has elapsed from the term of the contract. Where employment is terminated by the employer, repayment of the support may not be demanded. A payback clause is not valid in case the employee attends primary school to complete his basic school (Grade 8) education during the training leave.

  • Single instrument
    Hungary
    2020

    The Student Loan Centre operates the system relying on the involvement of a tested and proven network of multiple partners. Raising the funds from the money and capital market, the student lending system has always operated with the State as the owner and according to the non-profit principle - in order to lend loans at the lowest possible cost. All higher education studies/degrees leading to a formal qualification are eligible. Eligible costs include either living costs (Student loan 1) or tuition fees (Student loan 2). Student loan 1 may be spent on anything freely (such as living costs). Student loan 2 is transferred directly from the Student loan centre to the higher education institution covering 100% of the tuition fees.

  • Single instrument
    Hungary
    2020

    The vocational training contribution is a kind of training levy enterprises are required to pay. The base of vocational training contribution is the base of social contribution tax. The rate is 1.5 percent. Under the 2011 act on the vocational training contribution it can be paid in several ways: (a) by providing apprenticeship training to apprentices in upper-secondary VET and certain higher education programmes (b) by providing or financially supporting employees' training (up to 16.5% of the training levy), under certain conditions (c) by paying it into the National Employment Fund training sub-fund. Accordingly, to the 2011 act on the vocational training contribution, companies can allocate a part of their training levy to co-finance their employees' vocational and foreign language training. However, this option is only available for companies that also provide practical training to at least 30 apprentices (VET school learners), and only up to at most 16.5% of the amount of their training levy. Due to these strict criteria, only a few large companies make use of this measure.

  • Single instrument
    Hungary
    2020

    Companies with employees whose regular employment cannot be ensured without training can apply for a state-funded grant between 70% and 100% to cover the costs of training these employees. The employer has to contribute to the costs of training and must continue the employment of the employee for at least the same period as the training. Employers may be awarded a grant by the local employment offices for all employment-promoting training that is covered by the Vocational Training Act or is regulated by official regulations. Eligible costs include fees and other costs related to education and training (costs of materials, travel, accommodation, etc.) and wage subsidy. Preferential treatment exists for employees above 45 years, as 100% of the costs are reimbursed to the employer. There is no limitation for re-use.

  • Single instrument
    Ireland
    2020

    The Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) is a scheme for unemployed people, lone parents, and people with disabilities who receive certain payments from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DSP). The allowance is paid to people who wish to pursue approved second or third-level courses of education. The BTEA is not an unemployment payment and is paid instead of social welfare. The payment is matched to the benefit received by the applicant prior to receipt of the Back to Education Allowance. Those with a dependent child receive an annual Cost of Education Allowance of EUR 500 in addition.

  • Single instrument
    Ireland
    2020

    Employers that provide disability awareness training for their staff can apply for the grant. It is implemented by the Regional offices of the Department for Social Protection. The grant covers 90% of the eligible training programme costs (up to a maximum of EUR 20 000 in one calendar year) is available to an organisation for the first year of training; after the first year, 80% of eligible training programmes is covered (to a maximum of EUR 20 000 in one calendar year). The scheme can be used by the same applicant once in each calendar year. There is no preferential treatment.

  • Single instrument
    Ireland
    2020

    Companies may apply for the grant in the context of improving their long term competitiveness and transformation. The instrument is administered by the Industrial Development Agency (IDA). The eligible education and training activities include specific work-related training (with IDA co-funding up to 25% of the eligible costs) and general skills training (up to 60% of the eligible costs). Eligible costs include fees and other costs related to education and training. There is no preferential treatment.

  • Single instrument
    Ireland
    2020

    Employers are obliged by law to contribute a fixed share of payroll (0.7%) to a training fund. The fund provides for expenditure on training for those seeking employment, training for persons in employment, literacy, and numeracy, training for those in the community and voluntary sector, and also provides funding for the identification of existing and future skills needs for the economy. Eligible costs are defined under the separate programmes funded through the National Training Fund.

  • Single instrument
    Ireland
    2020

    Employers and employees can agree on a pay-back clause. There are defined eligibility requirements for these arrangements. Employers may calculate the specific schedule of reimbursement of training costs, but such training agreements usually stipulate a reimbursement according to the period between the end of the training and the resignation of the employee: a reimbursement of 100% of the training costs if the employee resigns within 3 months after completing training; 75% reimbursement after 3 to 6 months; 50% after 6 to 9 months and 25% after 9 to 12 months. One year after training, employees are not usually asked to reimburse training costs.

  • Single instrument
    Ireland
    2020

    Companies that are in one of the Skillnet Business Networks, providing subisdised training are eligible for this grant. Skillnets training networks programme (TNP) is funded from the National Training Fund. Eligible training covers a wide range of industry sectors and geographical regions, financial services training and management development. Up to 50% of all eligible costs can be subsidised. There is no limitation for re-use. No preferential treatment established.

  • Single instrument
    Ireland
    2020

    Skills for Work (SFW) is a scheme aimed at providing training opportunities to help employees deal with the basic skills demands of the workplace. It is implemented by the Education & training boards (ETB) of the Department of Education and Skills. Employees with low levels of educational qualifications are eligible for this scheme (typically participants in this programme are people who have left school without receiving a leaving certificate). Most of the programmes offer free of charge a nationally recognised certification. No cash contributions are made. Employers release employees from work to attend Skills for work courses. The programmes are delivered by Education and Training Boards across Ireland. There is no limitation to re-use the scheme for the same applicant.

  • Single instrument
    Ireland
    2020

    The aim of the scheme is to reskill people in areas where there is evidence of job opportunities, including ICT, high-level manufacturing, international financial services, skills to trade internationally, cross-enterprise skills, entrepreneurship, innovation, digital marketing, and project management. Springboard+ was formed in 2014, with the incorporation of ICT Skills Conversion Courses. A feature of Springboard+ is the mixture of provision from the public and private higher education sectors. Providers are higher education colleges with established quality assurance systems, including Irish universities, institutes of technology, and private higher education colleges. For people in employment, a 10% course fee contribution for Level 7, 8, and 9 courses is applicable, payable directly to the provider. There are no tuition fees for DEASP customers or Returners. All Level 6 programmes are free to all participants.

  • Single instrument
    Ireland
    2020

    A student enrolled in full-time further and higher education undergraduate courses can apply for the grant to cover the fees and living costs. The grant is means-tested. There are special eligibility criteria and rates for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The maximum amount of the grant is EUR 5 915. Students whose family's income is below certain limits can qualify for a partial fee grant. This means that they will either be exempt from 50% of the student contribution, or exempt from 50% of any tuition fees and all of the student contribution. Eligible costs include fees and other costs related to education and training (living costs). The same applicant can use the scheme once in each calendar year.

  • Single instrument
    Ireland
    2020

    Students, or someone paying fees on a student's behalf, can claim tax relief of 20% on qualifying fees (including the student contribution) that have to be paid for third level education courses. The qualifying fees must be paid for an approved course at an approved college. Some charges and levies do not qualify for relief (administration fees, student centre levy, sports centre charge, Union of Students in Ireland levy). Only the person paying the fees can claim the reduction. The maximum amount that can be claimed in a year is EUR 7 000 per course, per person, per academic year, with each claim subject to a single disregard amount of EUR 3 000 or EUR 1 500 each tax year. The first EUR 3 000 is disregarded for a full-time student orIn 2018, Skillnet Ireland repositioned, becoming a rebranded agency (Skillnet Ireland)for a part-time student. Individuals above 65 years with an income below EUR 18 000 are not liable to income tax. The tax incentive can be used once in each calendar year.

  • Single instrument
    Ireland
    2020

    Staff working directly with children in registered early years services can apply for the grant. The eligible education and training activities include level 5 and level 6 awards in childcare. The public co-funding share is 75% of the eligible costs (the maximum cost of the course is EUR 750). Learners pay 25% of the cost of the course (i.e. no more than EUR 187,5 as the maximum cost of the course is EUR 750). No preferential treatment is applied.

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