Today, Monday 18-7-2022 at 13:00, applications from the DYPA for the last 600 positions (4th cycle)of the programme for the creation of 7,000 new jobs for unemployed people aged 30 and over in the Less Developed Regions of the country(East Macedonia and Thrace, Western Greece, Epirus, Thessaly and Central Macedonia), with a focus on the long-term unemployed and unemployed aged 50 and over. The deadline for the submission of applications is Monday 29-8-2022 at 15:00 or until the seats are exhausted.

The program is aimed at private companies. The duration of the subsidy is 12 months and the monthly subsidy for the recruitment of unemployed people to new full-time positions is as follows:

• 473 € monthly (5.676 € annually) for the unemployed up to 49 years old
• 568 € monthly (6.816 € annually) aged 50 years or over
• 615 € monthly (7.380 € annually) for the long-term unemployed
• 710 € monthly (8.520 € annually) for the long-term unemployed aged 50 and over

The aim of the action is to promote employment, in particular for the long-term unemployed and those of older ages whose persistent unemployment makes it difficult for them to re-enter the labour market. The total budget amounts to 44.000.000 € and is co-financed by the European Social Fund , through the OP " Human Resources Development, Education and Lifelong Learning 2014/20 ".

Please note that there is no commitment to employment after the end of the programme and simplified and faster integration and repayment procedures are foreseen. The subsidization of wage and non-wage costs includes the corresponding Christmas and Easter gifts and holiday allowances.

Businesses submit applications to the State Aid Information System of the Ministry of Development & Investments at: www.ependyseis.gr.

For the Public Call and detailed information, please visit the CYPRUS website:http://www.dypa.gov.gr/anoikta-programmata.