Schemes available at Jobsplus

Jobsplus' employment schemes for both jobseekers and employers are listed below. To apply for a scheme, registered users should sign in, select the desired scheme and submit a request through the Apply for Scheme function. Non-registered users should log in through the Sign up now! function. 

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  • Access to Employment

    Providing employment aid to enterprises in Malta and Gozo to promote the recruitment of the more challenged amongst jobseekers and inactive people. This scheme facilitates the integration of jobseekers and inactive people in the labour market. Click here to find out more.

  • Average Wage Earners

    If you are employed & your weekly wage does not exceed EUR 300 (basic) per week & you choose to attend one of Jobpsplus' courses then you may be eligible for a grant of up to EUR 25 per week. Click here to find out more.

  • Bridging the Gap

    Registered disabled persons & other people in disadvantaged situations can engage in a period of work exposure with an employer to enable him/her to demonstrate the skills needed for a particular job. Click here to find out more.

    Employers can engage registered disabled persons & other people in disadvantaged situations in a period of work exposure to enable them to demonstrate the skills needed for their particular jobs. Click here to find out more.

  • Childcare Subsidy

    We offer a subsidy of EUR 1.50 per hour on childcare services availed of by individuals for the days & times during which a parent/guardian is attending for a Jobsplus training course. Click here to find out more.

  • Investing In Skills

    Employers who train their employees could be eligible for a subsidy on Training Costs, Wage Costs and even Air Travel. To find out how to benefit from such funding, click here.

  • Job Bridge Centre

    This offers various training opportunities to vulnerable & disadvantaged job seekers to acquire pre employment skills in order to adapt to labour market changes & requirements, enhancing their prospects for paid employment. Click here to find out more.

  • Mature Workers Scheme

    Employers, including self-employed individuals, who as from 2014 employ persons aged between 45 & 65, and who have been registering for work on Parts 1 and 2 of the unemployment register for the preceding six months, will have their income tax deducted pro-rata. Click here to find out more.

  • Tax Incentive

    Employers can benefit from EUR 600 deduction from taxable income when offering an apprenticeship or a work placement. Click here to find out more.

  • Traineeships

    This flexible training solution, made up of a combination of on-the-job and off-the-job training, addresses skill shortages and is being offered to employers willing to recruit participants qualified for a traineeship. Click here to find out more.

  • Work Exposure

    The Work Exposure Scheme will provide participants with an opportunity to obtain firsthand experience of work in the calling of their choice. This model also helps the learner to build up on confidence and facilitates transition into employment. Click here to find out more.

  • Work Placement

    Aimed at providing practical training to trainees following a course offered by Jobsplus and which includes a practical component, firstly giving Jobsplus' trainees the opportunity to acquire the theoretical training. Click here to find out more.

  • Work Programme Initiative

    This scheme involves Jobsplus working together with the private sector to help long-term unemployed individuals re-insert themselves in the labour market. Participants will be given training courses to improve employability skills & finally employment placement. Click here to find out more.

  • Youth Guarantee

    Through the Youth Guarantee, young people aged between 15 and 24 can participate in several initiatives aimed at increasing labour market and education prospects. Click here to find out more.