OR DOUBLE informs that during this period 6 work subsidy programs are being implemented to create new jobs, covering all age groups and the entire territory, with subsidy rates up to 100% and a total subsidy of up to 17,000 euros per position. Specifically, there are currently positions available in the following actions:

1. Work experience acquisition program for 25,000 unemployed 18-29 year olds, lasting 7 months, with 100% subsidy. DYPA pays direct monthly compensation (minimum salary with full insurance contributions, proportion of holiday gifts and leave allowance) and provides full medical coverage.

2. Employment program for 7,000 unemployed people who face significant obstacles to their integration or reintegration into the labor market, such as mothers returning to the labor market after raising their children, long-term unemployed over 55, unemployed members of single-parent families, etc. The grant covers up to 75% of the salary and contributions for 12-24 months, up to 16,800 euros per new job.

3. Employment program for 10,000 long-term unemployed aged 45 and over. The grant covers up to 80% of salary and contributions for 18 months, up to 13,709 euros per new job.

4. Employment program for 3,000 unemployed people aged 56 and over who completed the grant program for the employment of long-term unemployed people aged 55 and over. The salary and contribution subsidy amounts to 715 euros per month for 15 months, up to 8,580 euros per new job.

5. Employment program for 3,000 unemployed people who belong to special and vulnerable social groups, such as Persons with Disabilities, female victims of domestic or gender violence, persons who have completed a rehabilitation program, persons released from prison, transgender persons, victims of human trafficking, etc.. The grant covers up to 75% of salary and contributions for 24 months, up to 16,800 euros per new job.

6. Employment program for 7,500 unemployed people aged 25-45 who have completed a training program in digital or green skills. The grant covers up to 100% of the salary and contributions for hiring unemployed people aged 25-30 for 6 months, i.e. 6,132 euros, and 80% for hiring unemployed people aged 31-45, i.e. 4,906 euros per new job.

The participation process for businesses is simple:

1. Businesses submit an online application through gov.gr

https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/epikheirematike-drasterioteta/apaskholese-prosopikou/summetokhe-epikheireseon-ergodoton-se-programmata-katartises-anergon

2. Businesses determine the number of positions, specialties and required qualifications

3. DYPA confirms that the company meets the conditions

4. DYPA’s employment advisors indicate to the company candidates according to the required qualifications of the position

5. The company selects among the candidates and makes a recruitment.

In addition, DYPA implements special employment programs for former LARCO employees and for the employment of unemployed people aged 55 and over in Ministry of Health agencies.

For more information visit the DYPA website

https://www.dypa.gov.gr/proghrammata-anoikhta