Funding for the skilled workers initiative
The federal government is now providing financial support for projects that contribute to increasing the domestic skilled labor potential. The funding amounts to CHF 400,000 per year and is limited until the end of 2018. The money comes from the budget of the Skilled Workers Initiative (FKI).
The Skilled Workers Initiative (FKI) bundles measures at federal and cantonal level. Its goal is to make better use of the potential of skilled workers in Switzerland. The implementation of the measures is in full swing. It is now also possible to apply for financial support for projects. The subsidies amount to CHF 400,000 per year. They come from the FKI budget and are available until the end of 2018.
The selection is made by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO according to clear criteria. The number of projects supported each year is limited to a maximum of eight. They must relate to the following topics:
- Post-qualification and higher qualification according to the needs of the labor market;
- Improving the compatibility of work and family;
- Creating good conditions for gainful employment up to retirement age and beyond;
- Promote innovation to ease the shortage of skilled workers due to higher productivity.
Project funding is open to all fields of action. Due to the available funding, the number of projects will be limited by means of a selection procedure. Interested parties can participate in the selection procedure until 01 August 2016 by submitting the application form provided. The documents for participation as well as further information on the general conditions can be obtained from here can be obtained under the heading "Project Support".
