31.05.2019

REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS WOULD GET WORK ABOUT 2400 PERSONS

The programs will be funded with BGN 8.8 million, which is 10% more than last year

The implementation of the 28 regional employment programs in all regions of Bulgaria will start in early June. They will provide employment for 3 to 6 months for 2387 unemployed persons.

Regional programs will be funded with BGN 8.8 million, which is 10% more than last year. According to the plans, 1847 unemployed are expected to take up full-time employment and 540 people will join part-time employment. 

The programs will primarily employ people from vulnerable groups in the labor market, such as unemployed youths up to 29 years of age, people over 50 and long-term unemployed. They will receive a monthly wage of 560 BGN for full-time employment.

The allocation of funds is by area based on the criteria - average monthly unemployment rate, average monthly number of registered unemployed in the respective area for the nine months of the previous year. 

Regional programs will provide employment for the implementation of activities for the maintenance and protection of municipal and state property.

The programs are also in line with the regional priorities in the regional development strategy, regional, regional and municipal development plans, and will contribute to the implementation of the national priorities in the field of employment. The ministry will continue to implement and develop policies to promote employment in the regions.