1. Objectives Lay the infrastructure for more ICT learning opportunities Enable accessibility to ICT certifications on demand by industry to be boundless for all Increase e-skills supply to match the human capital needs of the ICT industry and other industries that use ICT Entice growth in the local ICT industry

2. Partners A public-private partnership with IT Training Providers, including: Computer Domain Ltd Executrain (Malta) Key Training Services STC Training St Martin’s Institute of IT

3. ICT Certifications Low-end certifications CCNA Diploma in Computing & Information Systems MCAD MCDST MCSA MCTS Oracle 10g Database Administrator Certified Associate High-end certifications BSc (Hons) Degree in Computing & Information BSc (Hons) Degree in Creative Computing BSc (Hons) Degree in IS & Management CCNP MCSE MCDBA MCITP MCSD Fundamentals of Network Security Fundamentals of Wireless LANS Oracle 10g Database Administrator Professional

4. Job Opportunities Administration, installation, configuration of networks Network Design, troubleshooting and maintenance Helpdesk Administration First line support Software Engineering Computer Programming System Analysis Software Consultancy Database Development Database Administration Business Process Re- engineering IT Consultancy ICT Sales u Marketing Telecommunications Engineering Creative Design

5. Benefits 5.1 Tax Credits for Individuals 100% Tax Credits on full costs of low- or high-end certifications Tax Credits spread over 3 years Individual must complete certification successfully Applications from Malta Enterprise ( Available until fiscal year 2008

5. Benefits/2 5.2 Tax Credits for Enterprises that finance employee training 17.5% Tax Credits on costs incurred on wages, social security contributions and full costs of low- or high- end certifications Tax credits repayable in 1 year Employee must complete certification successfully Applications from Malta Enterprise ( Available until fiscal year 2008

5. Benefits/3 5.3 Tax Credits for Enterprises that employ qualified personnel 100% Tax Credits on social security contributions of full-time employees qualified in high-end certifications Tax Credits spread over a max of 3 consecutive years Employment must be additional employment Applications from Malta Enterprise ( Available until fiscal year 2008

5. Benefits/4 5.4 Price reductions for Students and Unemployed Price reductions of 15% to 50% on low-end certifications Applicable for full-time students and unemployed registered in Part 1 Register of ETC only

5. Benefits/5 5.5 Loans for myPotential clients Loans at special low rates for students, unemployed and persons in employment Offered by BOV plc, HSBC (Malta), Lombard Bank Malta plc

6. Apply for myPotential Students and Unemployed register online (miti.gov.mt) for low-end certifications Others register directly with training providers