A new generation of work subsidy programs is coming

You Dimitris Katsaganis

The announcement was the kick-off for the new generation of employment support programs, last week for the “Program for gaining professional experience for 10,000 unemployed young people, aged 18-29, in the Regions of Attica (6,500 recruitments) and Central Macedonia (3,500 recruitments)”.

This program provides a 7-month subsidy on 100% of the minimum wage and contributions. However, there are nine new programs of the Public Employment Service (DYPA – formerly OAED), which will concern a total of 86,000 new jobs.

At the same time, the process for training 80,000 unemployed people is underway. In total, that is, DYPA “runs” 162,000 new jobs and training.

These programs are gaining in importance as well pandemic support programs have expired.

The “Co-operation” mechanism expired on May 31, 2022 and no new extension was given.Also, in the open contribution subsidy program for 150,000 recruitments, all positions have been filled.

More specifically, in relation to the new program of subsidizing salaries and contributions for 10,000 recruitments in Attica and Central Macedonia, the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Kostis Hatzidakis, stated that “this program is very useful for both businesses and young people. people.

He has a very strong subsidy, equal to the minimum wage for 7 months and every young person who is currently looking for a job should find out, especially in the Regions of Attica and Central Macedonia.

“Talking to this company today with both the owners of the company and the employees who have used similar programs so far, it is clear the added value and usefulness of these programs.”

The Commander of DYPA, Spyros Protopsaltis, stated that “another action with emphasis on young people starts tomorrow, giving the opportunity to 10,000 unemployed people to gain valuable experience and join the labor market, but also to companies to strengthen their staff.

With a 100% subsidy, it is an attractive program that gives a strong incentive to hire the unemployed. “We continue to invest in active employment policies, especially for groups facing significant barriers, such as the young unemployed.”

Program information

The aim of the new program, lasting 7 months and with a budget of 65 million euros (co-financed by the NSRF) is to enhance the access of young people to the labor market through the acquisition of professional experience.

The beneficiaries are 10,000 unemployed young people, aged 18-29, graduates of at least compulsory education, registered in the unemployment registers of the Employment Promotion Centers of DYPA located in areas under the jurisdiction of the Attica Region and the Region of Central Macedonia.

The program lasts seven months and DYPA will pay the beneficiaries a monthly compensation equal to the legal minimum net salary (with full insurance contributions), as well as a proportion of holiday gifts and leave allowance.

The companies that are interested in participating, are included in the program, depending on the staff they employ, as follows:

Employers with Staff up to Maximum Number of Beneficiaries

3 people 1

4-9 people 2

10-19 people 3

20-30 people 5

31-50 people 8

over 50 persons 20% of the employed staff, up to 20.

A necessary condition is that the company has not reduced staff due to termination of employment contract in the 3 months before submitting the application.

Regarding the process, companies interested in participating submit an online application through of the DYPA websitein which they determine the specialty and the educational level of the position.

DYPA confirms that the company meets the conditions. The employment consultants of the Public Employment Service nominate candidates to the company according to the required qualifications of the vacancy, the company selects the beneficiary and signs a cooperation agreement.

For the Public Invitation and for more information, those interested can visit the website of DYPA www.oaed.gr.