The Scheme supports employers in hiring young people aged 15–29 who are not in employment, education, or training (NEETs), with the option of flexible working arrangements (teleworking, blended teleworking, flexible working hours, compressed working week, part-time work, job sharing). Co-funded by the ESF+ and the Republic of Cyprus.
- Applies to employers in areas under the control of the Republic of Cyprus; up to 5 hires per call.
- Eligible young people: aged 15–29, unemployed in the Department of Labour’s Public Employment Service until recruitment, citizens of Cyprus/EU or third countries with legal residence & access to work.
- Position registered with the Department of Labour’s Public Employment Service; no previous employment with the same employer in the previous 8 months.
- Salary ≥ minimum: €900 gross initially, €1,000 after 6 months.
- Subsidy: €48/day worked, up to €8,600 per recruitment, duration 10 months + 2 months without subsidy.
- Application: online, within 1 month of recruitment; FIFO evaluation (first come, first served).
- Payments: up to 3 requests (every 4 months) or 1 final request; FIMAS (Financial Management System) and debt settlement certificates required.
Maximum grant €8,600 per recruitment