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Empower YOUth On-the-Job Exposure Phase

Looking to grow your team with fresh, motivated talent—at no cost to your business? The Empower YOUth On-the-Job Exposure Phase gives employers the opportunity to host young individuals aged 15 to 29 who have completed off-the-job training and are eager to gain hands-on experience. This scheme helps youth build essential workplace skills while allowing you to train, assess, and potentially hire your next great employee—all in a risk-free environment.

Scheme Benefits

  1. Access to Fresh Talent: Tap into a pool of enthusiastic young people ready to learn and contribute to your organisation.
  2. Build Your Future Workforce: Evaluate trainees in real job settings and identify those with long-term potential.
  3. Enhance Company Reputation: Show leadership in corporate social responsibility by investing in youth development. Choose your own trainee or let Jobsplus help you find the right match.
  4. Inject New Energy: Young trainees bring fresh ideas and enthusiasm, re-energising your workplace culture.
  5. Cost-Free Talent Development: No financial commitment during training. Jobsplus covers trainee allowances (€5.54–€7.50/hour depending on occupation).
  6. Promote Diversity & Innovation: Engaging with diverse young talent brings new perspectives that can drive creativity and business innovation.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Public sector/service entities are not eligible

  • Who Can Apply?

    All employers, including self-employed, NGOs, and registered voluntary organisations

Scheme Documentation

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Need more details?

For more information contact the Youth Guarantee Office

telephone +356 2220 1226 / 228 
email [email protected]

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