The DYPA informs that during this period, 7 employment subsidy programmes are being implemented for the creation of new jobs, covering all age groups of unemployed people and the whole territory, with subsidy rates up to 100% and a total subsidy of up to 17,000 euros per position.

The actions of the CYPA

In particular, there are currently 38,500 places available in the following actions:

1. A job creation programme for the recruitment of unemployed people facing significant obstacles to their integration or reintegration into the labour market. The grant covers up to 75% of salary and contributions for 12-24 months, up to €16,800 per new job. The available places amount to 8,000.
2. Job creation programme for the recruitment of long-term unemployed people aged 45 and over. The grant covers up to 80% of salary and contributions for 18 months, up to €13,709 per new job. There are 7,000 posts available.
3. A job creation programme, with a focus on the green economy and women, to recruit unemployed people of all ages. The grant covers up to 80% of salary and contributions for 15 months, up to €12,264 per new job. The available places amount to 4,000.
4. Work experience program for unemployed young people up to 29 years old, in the regions of Attica and Central Macedonia, with 100% subsidy. DYPA pays directly to the beneficiaries a monthly allowance equal to the minimum wage (with full social security contributions) for 7 months. The available places amount to 3,000.
5. Job creation programme for the recruitment of unemployed persons aged 56 and over, who have completed the grant programme for the employment of long-term unemployed persons aged 55 and over. The wage and contribution subsidy amounts to €715 per month for 15 months, up to €8,580 per new job. There are 3,000 posts available.
6. Job Creation Programme for the recruitment of unemployed people aged 30-66 in the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace. The grant covers up to 70% of the salary and contributions for 12 months with the possibility of extension for another 12 months, up to 17,170 euros per job. The available posts amount to 700.
7. Work experience programme for unemployed young people, 18-30 years old, in North Evia, with 100% subsidy. DYPA pays directly to the beneficiaries a monthly allowance equal to the minimum wage (with full social security contributions) for 7 months. There are 300 places available.

Step by step procedure

The procedure for businesses to participate is simple:

1. Businesses apply online via gov.gr

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

2. The undertakings shall specify the number of posts, the specialisations and the qualifications required
3. DYPA confirms that the undertaking fulfils the conditions
4. The employment advisers of the DYPA shall propose to the company candidates in accordance with the qualifications required for the post
5. The company selects from among the candidates and recruits

For more information visit the CYPA website: https://www.dypa.gov.gr/proghrammata-anoikhta