DYPA: Record recruitment of subsidized workers – 142,887 in 4 years

More than 142,500 unemployed have benefited from DYPA’s active employment policies in the last 4 years, setting a historical record.

Specifically, during the period from August 2019 to August 2023, 142,887 unemployed people were employed through programs of DYPA, quadrupling the rate of new job creation and professional acquisition experience, as well as new entrepreneurship, compared to the previous period.

According to the new study of the Directorate of Strategic Planning, which analyzed data from the DYPA Integrated Information System:

  • 649 unemployed people participated in job creation programs and special employment programs, 34,216 unemployed young people participated in work experience acquisition programs, while 20,022 unemployed people created new businesses through a DYPA grant
  • 55% of the beneficiaries live and work in areas outside Attica and Central Macedonia
  • 60% of the beneficiaries are women, while 45% are young people up to 29 years old. Young women up to 29 years of age represent 28% of the beneficiaries
  • 66% of the beneficiaries are graduates of up to post-secondary education, while graduates make up 34%. 41% concern high school graduates
  • 43% of beneficiaries were long-term unemployed (over 12 months of unemployment)
  • 90% of the beneficiaries were employed in very small businesses (1-9 employees). 33% were employed in enterprises of the category “Wholesale and Retail Trade, Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles”, 15% in enterprises of the sector “Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities”, 9% in enterprises “Accommodation Services and Catering Services” and 9% in “Manufacturing»

The report “Beneficiaries of the Employment Programs 2019-2023” is posted at:

https://www.dypa.gov.gr/storage/statistika-stoikheia/ekthesh-ofeloumenoi-proghrammaton-apaskholisis-dypa-2019-2023-septembrios23.pdf

Which programs are “running”

During this period, 7 job subsidy programs are being implemented to create new jobs, covering all age groups of the unemployed and the entire territory, with subsidy rates up to 100% and a total subsidy up to 17,000 euros per position. Specifically, at the moment there are 24,500 available positions in the following actions:

  1. A job creation program for the recruitment of unemployed people facing significant obstacles to their integration or reintegration into the labor market. The grant covers up to 75% of salary and contributions for 12-24 months, up to €16,800 per new job. The available seats amount to 7,800.
  2. Program for the creation of new jobs for the recruitment of long-term unemployed 45 years and older. The grant covers up to 80% of the salary and contributions for 18 months, up to 13,709 euros per new job. The available seats amount to 6,800.
  3. A job creation program, with a focus on the green economy and women, to recruit unemployed people of all ages. The grant covers up to 80% of the salary and contributions for 15 months, up to 12,264 euros per new job. The available places amount to 600.
  4. Professional experience acquisition 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 monthly compensation equal to the minimum wage (with full insurance contributions) for 7 months. The available seats amount to 2,500.
  5. Program for the creation of new jobs for the recruitment of unemployed people aged 56 and over, who have completed the subsidy program for the employment of long-term unemployed, 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. The available seats amount to 3,000.
  6. Program for the creation of new jobs to hire 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, up to 17,170 euros per job. The available places amount to 500.
  7. Professional experience acquisition program for unemployed young people aged 18-30 in North Evia, with 100% subsidy. DYPA pays directly to the beneficiaries monthly compensation equal to the minimum wage (with full insurance contributions) for 7 months. The available seats amount to 300.

The participation process for businesses

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

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