Grants for the Employment of People at Risk of Exclusion

2 June 2023

The Department of Labor of the Government of Catalonia opens the application period for hiring grants in the ordinary labor market for people with disabilities, people in a situation or at risk of exclusion from social integration companies, or people benefiting from the Guaranteed Citizen Income. This aid aims to provide these individuals with professional experience to reverse the dependence, economic poverty, and social exclusion they may be experiencing.

Financial endowment

Subsidies are available for full-time contracts initiated during 2023 with a minimum duration of 6 months. This is a grant of 7,560 euros for a 12-month employment contract. If the contract duration is less than 12 months, the proportional amount will be subsidized.

Deadlines and application

Applications can be submitted until October 2, 2023. For more information and assistance with the application process, please send an email to info@autoocupacio.org or call 93 490 88 60.

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