ESF Plus Funding Guideline for Skilled Workforce Retention and Social Inclusion – Skilled Workforce and Further Training Guideline Open
The Free State of Thuringia supports projects for skilled workforce retention and vocational further training through the ESF Plus Skilled Workforce and Further Training Guideline. This program offers grants for individual qualifications, adaptation measures in companies, and initiatives to meet skilled labor demands, promoting lifelong learning in Thuringia.
Who is Funded
Thuringia's Skilled Workforce and Further Training Guideline targets a wide range of applicants residing or working in Thuringia. It includes natural and legal persons, as well as employees subject to social security contributions, and aims to secure employability and meet the demand for skilled labor.
What is Funded
The program specifically promotes measures for vocational adaptation qualification, individual further training for employees, and comprehensive projects and networks for skilled workforce retention. Various forms of education and project-related initiatives that contribute to competence development and skilled labor recruitment are supported.
Type and Scope of Funding
Funding is provided as a non-repayable grant and varies depending on the type of project. It can be structured as a fixed-amount or percentage-based financing and covers a significant portion of the eligible expenses, with a maximum grant of up to €1,000 for individual further training vouchers.
Conditions and Requirements
To receive funding, applicants must meet certain legal and organizational requirements. These include not having initiated insolvency proceedings and complying with specific guidelines for further training providers. Projects for skilled labor demand coverage are subject to additional requirements regarding the publication of results.
Application Procedure
The application process involves submitting applications via an online portal and by post, with deadlines varying depending on the type of funding. For projects related to skilled labor demand coverage, a preceding concept selection procedure may be required, which involves the selection of projects by a jury.
Legal Basis
The Skilled Workforce and Further Training Guideline is legitimized by a specific guideline of the Free State of Thuringia, which is based on EU regulations and national budget laws. It is part of the ESF Plus program 2021 to 2027 and is valid until the end of 2029.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
Up to 50 percent of eligible expenses for vocational adaptation qualification; up to €1,000 for individual further training vouchers; up to 80 percent of eligible expenses for skilled labor demand coverage
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
31.12.2029
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Thuringia (Germany)
Sectors:
Education and Vocational Training, Other
Beneficiaries:
All economic sectors affected by skilled labor shortages or having a need for further training.
Funding Stages:
Capacity Building, Service Delivery, Evaluation
Funding Provider
Program Level: Regional
Funding Body: Free State of Thuringia, European Social Fund Plus (ESF+)
Managed By: GFAW mbH, Thuringian State Administration Office (TLVwA)
Additional Partners: Regional Advisory Boards for Labor Market Policy