Aim

The aim of this Scheme is to support the participation of managerial and other specialised personnel from companies/organisations in High Priority Multi-Company Training Programmes organised by Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) certified by the HRDA, in accordance with the conditions and criteria set by the HRDA.

Basic Provisions

• The Scheme is based on the Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2831 of 13 December 2023, concerning the application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis aid, as well as Commission Regulation (EU) No. 651/2014 of 17 June 2014, which declares certain categories of aid compatible with the internal market under Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty, as amended by Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1315 of 23 June 2023.
• Funding is provided for the participation of managerial and other specialised personnel in key positions in HRDA-approved programmes designed to address specialised economic needs.
• Participation in the training programmes is arranged through direct consultation between companies/organisations and VTCs.
• Upon enrolment in a training programme, an application for participation and funding must be completed and submitted to the HRDA via the VTC in accordance with the procedures of the Scheme, following the successful completion of the Programme.

Financial Coverage

A subsidy is provided to employers whose employees have successfully completed a programme under this Scheme, covering part of the participation fee/tuition fees. The subsidy is paid directly to the programme organiser (VTC), upon authorisation from the participating company.

Thematic areas

Every two years, the HRDA publishes the thematic areas for training subsidisation to inform and guide VTCs on the programmes eligible for submission, approval, and subsidisation.

Cooperation

For each VTC cooperating with the HRDA in the implementation of Multi-Company Training Programmes, a designated Officer from the Training Services Directorate is available to provide information and technical support throughout the process. To ensure transparency, the HRDA publishes a Policy and Procedures Guide, outlining the approval criteria, funding subsidisation conditions, and operational procedures of the Scheme for VTCs, employers, and trainees.

Logos And Accompanying Text for Approved High Priority Multi-Company Training Programmes

Upon approval of its training programme, a VTC must include the appropriate HRDA logo along with a specific accompanying text in all informational and promotional materials, as well as in advertisements or online announcements for candidate recruitment.  The accompanying text should be tailored according to the language used (Greek or English), the number of approved specifications (singular or plural), and whether the material is in colour or black and white. If the promotional material includes programmes not subsidized by the HRDA, a clear distinction must be made using the designated version of the HRDA logo and text, with an asterisk indicating this.

The HRDA logo and text must be positioned at the bottom of the first page (occupying 1/10 of the total height of the page/cover) of all informational, promotional, and advertisement materials in both print and digital formats. 

The different versions of the HRDA logo and text for use are listed below.