Employers can apply for staff training support until November 16
The second Specific Skills for the Workforce call is open; electronic applications close at 4 p.m. on November 16.
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The second application round for the Specific Skills for the Workforce project opened on October 15. Employers must submit the application and supporting documents to the Employment Agency through the Secure Electronic Delivery System by 4 p.m. on November 16, 2026.
Support covers specific vocational training, including new technologies and digital tools, delivered by an external provider selected by the employer. Eligible participants include employees working at least four hours a day, people on management contracts and self-employed people.
The ceiling per employer is €15,338.76 excluding VAT, including the employer’s co-financing. Total training costs per participant are capped at €1,278.23 excluding VAT. The maximum amount is not awarded automatically.
The Employment Agency’s project page provides the second-round forms and detailed conditions. Applicants should use the current document package.
Sources
- Employment Agency — second-round conditions and documents
- Ministry of Labour and Social Policy — October 15, 2026
Illustrative photograph: Vitaly Gariev / Unsplash. It does not depict training under this project. Size: 1200×675 px; used under the Unsplash License.
