Employed, unemployed and economically inactive people will be able to receive training vouchers for first, second and third degree vocational qualifications, digital and other key competences.

Decree of the Council of Ministers determines the terms and conditions for providing training vouchers under the Human Resources Development Program 2021 - 2027, the National Recovery and Sustainability Plan and the Just Transition Fund.

The decree further develops and builds on the experience gained so far for training with vouchers for the employed and unemployed under projects financed under the Operational Program "Development of Human Resources" in the period 2009 - 2020.

For the first time, training for the acquisition of basic, intermediate, advanced and highly specialized levels of digital competence will be funded. Training vouchers will be provided by the Employment Agency (EA). The application for them will be made through the AZ electronic platform.

The voucher will be a digital document with a unique identification number that will allow its individualization and tracking. The Employment Agency will continue to maintain on its website a public register of vouchers provided.

Those who received vouchers will have the right to choose the type and provider of the training themselves. The value of the vouchers depends on the type and duration of the courses.

The decree envisages the creation of a Unified Certification Center - the Center for the Development of Human Resources and Regional Initiatives under the Minister of Labor and Social Policy, which will certify the digital knowledge and skills acquired by the trainees through an exam according to guidelines approved by the Minister of Labor and Social Policy.

Vouchers are required to attend the training course regularly according to the established schedule and have a minimum of 80 percent attendance at the training sessions.

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