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ANPAL (National Agency for Active Labour Policies)
What is this?
The government reimburses companies for the salary costs of workers during training hours. Companies can dedicate up to 250 hours per worker to training without bearing the labor cost.
Am I eligible?
Italian employers who reach a collective agreement with unions to reallocate working hours to training. Workers keep their employment and salary while training during work hours.
Target audience:
Eligible sectors:
What do I get?
Full wage reimbursement during training hours
Benefit details may vary based on your eligibility and location.
How to apply
Employers apply through ANPAL at anpal.gov.it after reaching a union agreement on the training plan.
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