Brief overview of Jobsplus services Work Exposure Scheme

Brief overview of Jobsplus services

Work Exposure Scheme Duration of 12 weeks Participant is to report to the place of work for an average of 20 hours/week. The on-the-job training will take place at the employer’s premises with whom the trainee is placed. Participants are paid a training allowance upon participation in the Work Exposure Scheme; this grant is calculated on the national minimum wage. Generic telephone numbers: 22201 635/636/637/638

Traineeship Scheme Traineeships are based on the dual system of vocational training providing a combination of on-the-job and off-the-job training. The duration of a traineeship is determined by the content of theoretical programme and the hands on training required to meet the objectives. The duration of a traineeship varies between 10 to 26 weeks, on an average of 40 hours/week. The theoretical tuition will be delivered by Jobsplus at its training complex and/or by any other approved entity whilst the on-the-job training will take place at the employer’s premises with whom the trainee is placed. The classroom training programmes are recognised by the NCFHE and pegged at respective levels with the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF). In turn their classification level obtained depends upon the area of study. Participants are paid a training allowance throughout the traineeships, which is calculated on the national minimum wage.

Access to Employment (A 2 E) The A 2 E Scheme provides employment aid to enterprises in Malta and Gozo to promote the recruitment of the more challenged amongst jobseekers and inactive persons There are 8 different target groups eligible for this EU funded scheme (check out list of target groups on Jobsplus Website) Employers who engage eligible individuals shall receive a subsidy of € 85 per week per new recruit for 26 weeks, 52 weeks or 104 weeks, depending on the target group. In the case of registered disabled persons, a subsidy of € 125 per week for a maximum of 156 weeks is provided. The A 2 E Scheme is co-financed by the European Social Fund, the Maltese Government and employers.

Customised Automailer Mass outreach through Automailer is offered to employers. Customised advertising of a vacancy is sent out to all Jobsplus website clients on our database (approx. 15, 500 persons). Automailer could also promote specific Open Days the employer would be organising The Automailer is processed by the unit’s manager Contact us on: wilma. plaehn@gov. mt

EURES stands for European Employment Services The aim of EURES is to facilitate mobility within 32 member states that participate Provides assistance to both jobseekers who want to relocate for work and employers that would like to recruit workers from other EU countries The human network of 1000+ advisers is a great strength of this collaboration

EURES Portal – www. eures. europa. eu

EURES Services for Employers Advertising the vacancy on the Jobsplus Website and the EURES Portal Dissemination of vacancy amongst EURES advisers abroad for promotion (dependant on vacancy type and number of posts) Jobseeker CVs on the EURES Portal EURES Events and Job Fairs (both onsite and online)

Useful Websites EURES Portal: www. eures. europa. eu EURES Malta: www. euresmalta. com European Online Job Days Portal: www. europeanjobdays. eu

EURES Malta Office: EURES Malta, Jobsplus Head Office, Hal Far Road, BBG 3000 Website: www. euresmalta. com Email: eures. jobsplus@gov. mt Freephone: 8007 6505 Telephone nos: 2220 1260/67/71 Social Media: Facebook and Linkedin

Employment Licences Unit - Overview Issuing of Employment Licences to non. Maltese nationals Assessing Single Residence/Work Permit Applications from a Labour Market Perspective

Employment Licence or Single Permit Non-Maltese Nationals requiring an Employment Licence: Irregular Migrants (Asylum Seekers / Failed Asylum Seekers; Persons granted Temporary Humanitarian Protection or Subsidiary Protection, Refugees) EU National workers subject to Transitional Arrangements (Croatia) Long Term Residents Third Country Nationals (temporary workers/self-employed) Single Residence/Work Permit Applicants: Third Country Nationals wanting to Reside and Work in Malta

Single Permit Applications are to be submitted at Identity Malta, Evans Building, St Elmo’s Square, Valletta Website: https: //identitymalta. com/citizenshipsexpatriates/ On Identity Malta website one can find various Checklists for TCNs applying for single permit and other checklists for specialised occupations

Labour Market Test Assessing the Situation of the Labour Market Checks on the Employer Staff lists; Staff turnover and redundancies; Trading licence; Licences to operate in particular industries such as betting companies; History of any illegal employment; Business plan; Memorandum and Articles of Association; Audited Accounts; Menus and number of covers; Sites of work; Copies of service contracts; Participation in recruitment exercises. Checks on the Applicant (TCN) Employment history; Reference letters; Qualification validity and accreditation; Health clearance; Approval from various stakeholders, such as KMS, MEDE, ITS etc. Warrants, certificates and approval from regulatory body (for regulated professions);

Vacancy Requirement The Employer is required to: advertise the Job with Jobsplus; AND advertise the Job (at least twice), in the appropriate local media, OR advertise the job through a Private Recruitment Agency Occupations exempt from the Vacancy Requirement Health Related Professionals Technical & Building Professionals IT, Finance and Education Professionals

Labour Market Test - Exemptions EU nationals who are subject to transitional arrangements and who have been in active employment for more than one year; Managing Directors, Chief Executive Officers and General Managers; Occupations for which salary offered is of € 80, 000 per annum or higher; Sportspersons and coaches; Entertainers, musicians and crew members on film productions; Student workers in their second year of studies and recognised as students under LN 29 of 2008.

Further Information Employment Licences Unit Guidelines: Available for download from Jobsplus website: www. jobsplus. gov. mt Email: employment-licences. jobsplus@gov. mt Telephone No: 2220 1282 -1291

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