AMU (Labour Market Training)
Danish Ministry of Employment
What is this?
Short, practical training courses focused on specific job skills. Workers get VEU allowance (wage compensation) from the government while attending. Employers can also claim compensation.
Am I eligible?
Workers and unemployed people in Denmark with vocational or short-cycle higher education. Courses are short (1 day to 6 weeks) and designed to update practical job skills.
Target audience:
Eligible sectors:
What do I get?
Free or low-cost courses + wage compensation
Benefit details may vary based on your eligibility and location.
How to apply
Find courses at efteruddannelse.dk and apply through the training provider.
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