Training for employees of foreign investors

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Name of the instrument - Local language
Mokymai užsienio investuotojų darbuotojams
Name of the instrument - English translation
Training for employees of foreign investors
Scheme ID
314
Country
Lithuania
Reporting year
2020
Type of instrument
Grant for companies
Sub-type of instrument
Support for direct costs
Type of entry
Single instrument
Short description

Through this grant foreign investors who have enterprises in Lithuania can apply for funding to create conditions for employees of foreign investors to acquire specific competences and adapt to economic changes. Continous vocational training is eligible for funding. The maximum possible amount of project depends on the call. The co-funding rate varies between 50% and 70%, depending on the size of the company and whether it includes trainees from vulnerable groups. All type of training-related costs is eligible.

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Level of operation
National
Name of a part of the country
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Name of the region (for regional instruments)
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Name of the sector (for sectoral instruments)
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Relevance
Key instrument
Not applicable
Objective(s) and target(s)
Create conditions for employees of foreign investors to acquire specific competences and adapt to economic changes
Year of implementation
2014
Year of latest amendment
2020
Year of termination
2020
Operation/management
The projects are governed under the framework of the implementation of the EU structural fund support programmes. The principle of competition in selecting the projects and allocation of support is applied. Under this measure, calls for proposals for funding were published for companies. The ESFA (implementing agency) evaluates funding applications and guides companies participating in the application call and the Ministry makes the final decision on the allocating of funding.
Eligible group(s)
A foreign investor (enterprise), or a private legal person established (acquired) by a foreign investor (enterprise) in the Republic of Lithuania, over which a foreign investor has a decisive influence, or a branch established by a foreign investor (enterprise) in the Republic of Lithuania. Partners are not available.
Group(s) with preferential treatment
Micro and small enterprises are eligible to the highest EU co-funding rate (up to 70%), while medium enterprise can receive up to 60% of EU co-funding (up to 70% if trainees are workers having disabilities), and large enterprises receive up to 50% (up to 60% if trainees are workers having disabilities).
Education and training eligible
CVET
Source of financing and collection mechanism
ESF, state
Financing formula and allocation mechanisms
Applicants meeting pre-determined criteria can apply for the grant. EU co-funding rate depends on the company's size. - Micro or small enterprises are eligible for up to 70% of EU funding. - Medium enterprises up to 60% of EU funding (up to 70% if trainees are workers with disabilities). - Large enterprises up to 50% of EU funding (up to 60% if trainees are workers having disabilities). The maximum possible amount of project funding is: 1st call: 500 000 2nd call: 250 000. The minimum amount of project funding is: 1st call: 10 000. 2nd call: 10 000. The maximum amount of funding that can be allocated per trainee is: 1st call: 3 000. 2nd call: 3 000.The funding is transferred to the employer as costs reimbursements. The period of reimbursement is not specified. Interim payments are provided.
Eligible costs
Eligible costs: - Teachers' salary costs, when paid for the hours that teachers participate in teaching (teach). - Travel expenses of teachers and trainees in the Republic of Lithuania directly related to the project. - Travel expenses to foreign countries directly related to the project. - Expenditure on the purchase of materials and supplies directly related to the project, which are classified as current assets. - Depreciation costs of tools and equipment belonging to the project promoter, insofar as they are used exclusively for the training project. - Halls, equipment rental costs for the hours that the trainees participate in the training (does not apply when on-the-job training is carried out). - Meals for trainees (not applicable for on-the-job training). - Accommodation costs for trainees who are disabled in the Republic of Lithuania and abroad. - Consultancy services related to the training project, i.e. costs of organizing and carrying out training. - Expenditure on trainees for the hours of work they take part in training (wage costs). Trainees' salaries are eligible as the applicant's own contribution.
Volumes of funding
Overall funding available for the measure: EUR 28 481 0982017-2020 (1st call): EUR 10 230 7782019-2020 (2nd call): EUR 10 281 494Overall volumes of funding actually disbursed:2018: EUR 11 062 0882019: EUR 4 325 8122020: EUR 743 797
Beneficiaries/take up
The total number of companies as beneficiaries (actual): 2018: 362019: 172020: 6Total number of beneficiaries:2019 - 2020-10-30: 20 030
Organisation responsible for monitoring/evaluation
ESFA
Monitoring/evaluation reports available
ES fondu investiciju veiksmu programos 9 prioriteto konkretaus uždavinio "Padidinti dirbanciu ˛miogiškuju ištekliu konkurencinguma, u˛tikrinant galimybes prisitaikyti prie ukio poreikiu" igyvendinimo pa˛angos vertinimas (2018) Link address: https://esinvesticijos.lt/lt/dokumentai/europos-sajungos-fondu-investic…
Most relevant webpage - in English
https://investlithuania.com/investor-guide/financial-incentives/
Most relevant webpage - local language
https://eimin.lrv.lt/lt/veiklos-sritys/es-fondu-investicijos/2014-2020-…
Recent changes

30-06-2020 There are no major changes. A new planned call for proposals was launched. New call for application

Recent changes in response to COVID-19

Requirements for the organization of continuing education have been relaxed. When organizing distance learning, companies must provide the implementing authority with (indicate in the schedule of planned events/training) connection data to the system. Also, the requirement to take a knowledge test no longer applies. Companies organizing distance learning must ensure the number of participants and the quality of services. The working hours of employees participating in distance learning during working hours are also paid.

Sources
https://investlithuania.com/investor-guide/financial-incentives/
https://www.esinvesticijos.lt/lt/finansavimas/patvirtintos_priemones/mo…
https://eimin.lrv.lt/lt/veiklos-sritys/es-fondu-investicijos/2014-2020-…
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