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MySkills Scheme

The MySkills Scheme aims to promote a culture of lifelong learning by subsidizing the cost of training for individuals who wish to upskill or reskill. This Scheme, which is co-financed by ESF+ under the Training for Employment Project (ESF+.01.195), builds on the success of the former Training Pays Scheme. Through this initiative, learners who are not in employment may recover 100% of eligible training costs, while those in employment may recover 80% of the training cost. In both cases, individuals must successfully complete the training. All grants will be capped at €5,000 and are subject to meeting all terms and conditions of the Scheme, including the de minimis Regulation (EU 2023/2831) where applicable.

If you are a Training Service Provider Apply Now.

Scheme Benefits

Unlock a brighter future with our support measures, including financial aid to ease your transition into employment.

1. Financial Support: Reimbursement of up of 80% of the training cost for employed persons and 100% of eligible training costs for those who are not in employment, capped at €5,000 per application*.

2. Empowerment through Learning: Enables individuals to invest in their own education and take control of their professional growth.

3. Recognition of Skills: This Scheme supports accredited courses and targeted non-accredited courses in strategic sectors, contributing to employability, better career prospects, job retention and career mobility.

*Terms and conditions apply. Applications for Individuals will open in 2026.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Unemployed and/or Inactive

  • Employed individuals (excluding self employed )

  • Persons who are of working age 

  • Persons aged 65 years or over who are still in employment

  • Unemployed and/or Inactive

  • Employed individuals (excluding self employed )

  • Persons who are of working age 

  • Persons aged 65 years or over who are still in employment

Scheme Documentation

Guidelines for Training Providers

Training Catalogue Registration

If you are a Training Provider you can register with us now. Eligible courses will feature on our Course Catalogue and your learners may benefit from this scheme.

Eligible Training:

  • Accredited courses: Any course leading to a full Qualification or Award up to MQF Level 5 or an Award at MQF Level 6 or 7.
  • Non-accredited courses: Training in key priority sectors, including: Maritime, Aviation, Digital and Green.
  • Training must be voluntary, not employer-mandated or legally required.

Excluded Sectors:

  • Primary production, processing, or marketing of agricultural products;
  • Fisheries and aquaculture (Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013);
  • Export-related activities or aid contingent on the use of domestic goods.

Applying for this Scheme

If you are a Training Service Provider Apply Now.  

Need more details?

For more information contact the Training Services Unit

email [email protected]
telephone 2220 1610

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