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Making it easier to move and work to recruit young people in Europe

The targeted mobility scheme Young people aged 18–35 EU countries + Norway and Iceland Helps also employers, in particular small and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs), to find the workforce they need for their hard-to-fill vacancies

Background and services Work experience in another Member State Between 2012 and 2014, the YfEj scheme resulted in around work placements, Finland/Sweden The majority of placements were jobs for young people who were unemployed and under 27 at the time of hiring

The top three recruiting countries were the United Kingdom, Germany and Spain. The top three sending countries were Spain, Poland and Sweden YfEj geographical coverage Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom and also Iceland and Norway

YfEj is implemented by Public Employment Services, members of the EURES network, in cooperation with other EURES organisations The European Commission has overall political and financial responsibility for YfEj More information from EURES Advisers, always contact with EURES in order to apply

How to participate Applicant - Vacancy specifications - Labour laws of the recruiting country - Regardless of education level, work/training experience Employer -All legally established businesses, particularly SMEs (up to 250 people) -Only SME may receive financial support

General rules of work placement The eligible job must: Be located in an EU country other than the country of residence of the young jobseeker Be subject to open and transparent information on the rights and obligations of the trainee/apprentice, the employer, other labour market stakeholders, and, where applicable, the educational/vocational training organisation

Comply with national labour and social protection laws and ensure adequate protection and benefits (e.g. social security, health and accident insurance) A written contract Last for at least six months Be a full- or part-time work placement (no less than 50 % full-time equivalent Processing time about 4-8 weeks, remember sign

How can I get financial support? Jobseekers must always register with a YfEj employment service. The registration is not a guarantee of financial support, Business support/ Callcentre Not for posted workers, no commission based work A flat-rate allowance 635 to EUR 1 270, Young candidates can also apply for partial reimbursement of the costs of: Language courses Recognition of qualifications Mobility in case of special needs

Apprentiship and Traineeship Registration needed, ClicLavoro CV bank Offer skill-enhancing on-the-job learning and training Provide proper vocational tutorial/mentoring in the host company, no unpaid trial/training period As much as possible, provide settlement and logistical support such as help finding accommodation, etc. Issue a certificate or written declaration formally recognizing the knowledge, skills and competences in accordance with company/national practice. Some exclusions, part of formal training

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