The Cheque-Formação is a measure implemented in Portugal with the aim of supporting the training and qualification of workers, both employed and unemployed, with a view to increasing their employability and contributing to the competitiveness of companies.
Goals of the “Cheque-Formação” initiative:
The main goals are:
1. Promoting professional qualification:
By providing access to training courses, this measure aims to improve the skills of workers, enabling them to adapt to the needs of the labor market.
2. Increasing employability:
Through training, workers gain new skills that make them more competitive and prepared to face the demands of the labor market.
3. Strengthening the competitiveness of companies:
Companies with more qualified workers have a greater capacity to innovate and improve their productivity.
Beneficiaries
The “Cheque-Formação” is intended for:
- Employees: Who wish to improve or acquire new professional skills.
- Unemployed: Who seek to reintegrate into the labor market by updating or acquiring new qualifications.
Eligibility Conditions
To access, candidates must meet certain requirements:
- For Employed:
A limit of 50 hours over a period of two years, with an hourly rate of €4, up to a maximum amount of €175, with the support provided not exceeding 90% of the total cost of the training, which must be proven to be paid.
Applications can be submitted by the individuals themselves or by their respective employers.
- For Unemployed:
Beneficiaries attending training courses, with a maximum duration of 150 hours over a period of two years, are entitled to financial support corresponding to the total cost of the training up to a maximum amount of €500, which must be proven to be paid.
In addition to this amount, and in accordance with Ordinance No. 60-A/2015, of March 2, a training allowance, meal allowance, and transportation expenses may be added, provided that the training entity does not provide these supports.
- For Companies:
Employers, in relation to their workers, are considered for this purpose as legal entities or private individuals, with or without profit motives.
Benefits for Workers and Companies
- For Workers:
Guarantees access to continuous and quality training, allowing the updating of knowledge and the acquisition of new skills, essential for career development.
- For Companies:
Ensures that their employees are always up to date with the best practices and knowledge, which can translate into significant improvements in productivity and innovation.
Impact of the initiative:
Since its implementation, the Cheque-Formação has had a positive impact on both individuals and companies. It contributes to reducing unemployment, promotes the updating of workers’ skills, and supports companies in creating a more qualified and competitive work environment.
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