Qualification of Apprentices through Inter-company Vocational Training Courses (RL ÜLU)
The State of Lower Saxony and the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) support the vocational qualification of apprentices in crafts, construction, and agriculture. The program subsidizes inter-company courses (ÜLU) and boarding school accommodation to ensure uniformly high training quality throughout the state and to relieve small and medium-sized businesses. It contributes to adapting training to digital transformation.
Who is funded?
This funding program targets providers of inter-company training (üA) in Lower Saxony. The goal is to ensure high-quality training in the crafts, construction, and agriculture sectors through financial support for üA courses. The focus is on the vocational qualification of apprentices and adaptation to digital transformation.
What is funded?
The program supports inter-company training (üA) courses in the basic and specialized levels, as well as boarding school accommodation with full board. Funding covers recognized costs in specific sectors and focuses on ensuring training quality.
Type and Extent of Funding
Funding is provided as a non-repayable grant and is co-financing for project costs. The funding amount varies depending on the region category and type of course. The program is set to run until the end of 2029.
Conditions and Requirements
This program sets specific requirements for applicants and the implementation of courses, including passing on funding through fee reductions, adherence to quality standards, and observance of EU-wide principles.
Application Procedure
The application for funding must be submitted electronically and by post to the NBank. Approval is granted at the discretion of the authority and includes regular checking of expenditures.
Legal Bases
This program is anchored in the “Guidelines on the Granting of Subsidies for the Vocational Qualification of Apprentices through Inter-company Vocational Training Courses (RL ÜLU)” and is subject to the provisions of the European Social Fund Plus and other EU regulations and state budget regulations.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
up to 60 percent
Deadline:
01.11.2025
Open Until:
31.12.2029
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Lower Saxony
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Construction and Building Materials, Other
Beneficiaries:
Crafts, Construction, Agriculture
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Capacity Building, Service Delivery, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, Monitoring
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
State of Lower Saxony, European Social Fund Plus (ESF+)
Managed By:
Investment and Funding Bank of Lower Saxony (NBank)
Additional Partners:
Heinz-Piest-Institute for Craft Technology at Leibniz University Hanover (determination of average costs)