Raseiniai District Municipality Launches Youth Summer Employment and Integration into the Labor Market Program

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Raseiniai District Municipality, Lithuania has announced the registration period for the Youth Summer Employment and Integration into the Labor Market Program, aimed at increasing quality youth employment during the summer holidays. The program is open to young people aged 14-21, living in the Raseiniai district municipality, and employers operating in the same area. Registration for the program is underway, and those interested must fill out the registration form by June 5. The program is financed by the state and municipal budgets, with a compensation of 350 euros per month paid to employers for each full-time employed young person.

Key Takeaways:

  • The program is designed to create favorable conditions for increasing quality youth employment during the summer holidays.
  • Young people aged 14-21, living in the Raseiniai district municipality, can participate in the program.
  • Employers participating in the program can be compensated for maintaining the jobs of up to 5 program participants.
  • Family members of the company owner cannot participate in the Program to avoid conflicts of interest.
  • A young person may be employed in the same workplace, but only if they intend to work there during the program implementation period and the current educational year.
  • Registration for the program is carried out separately for young people and employers, but they can register together if the young person already has an employer.
  • The program includes training for program participants and employers, and the conclusion of tripartite agreements between the young person, the employer, and the Raseiniai District Municipality Administration.
  • The program is financed by the state and municipal budgets, and the compensation for employers is calculated proportionally to the number of days worked.

Statistics:

  • The program is open to young people aged 14-21.
  • Registration for the program must be completed by June 5.
  • Students can participate in the program while continuing their education in general education institutions, including social skills programs.
  • Employers can be compensated for maintaining the jobs of up to 5 program participants.
  • The compensation for each full-time employed young person is 350 euros per month.

Sources:

  • Raseiniai District Municipality news release (https://www.raseiniai.lt/)
  • Registration form for young people (https://forms.gle/8Ffb3SRZFabBCfPs9)
  • Registration form for employers (https://forms.gle/2zAH8dtnTWbfB77t9)
  • Registration form for young people and employers (https://forms.gle/QR1Kkfty5wdzRPs68)