Internally displaced people can receive state-funded support to gain a new profession or improve their qualifications. To this end, the State Employment Service offers a training voucher programme with a maximum value of 33,280 hryvnias.
For many internally displaced people, retraining or acquiring a new qualification provides an opportunity to find employment more quickly, adapt to a new place of residence, and strengthen their financial stability. The state-funded training voucher programme helps participants gain up-to-date knowledge without significant expenses and creates more opportunities for professional development.
Who is eligible for a training voucher?
The programme is available to, among others:
- internally displaced people;
- people aged 45 and over;
- people with disabilities;
- veterans*;
- people discharged from military service;
- people affected by the armed aggression of the Russian Federation who belong to other categories defined by Ukrainian legislation
The voucher covers the costs of vocational training, retraining, specialisation programmes, and professional development courses.
Training can be completed at licensed educational institutions. Full-time, part-time, and distance learning options are available.
If the cost of the chosen programme exceeds UAH 33,280, the difference can be paid by the participant or their employer.
How to receive a training voucher?
Applicants can obtain a voucher by contacting their nearest employment centre or by submitting an online application through the State Employment Service. Applications are processed within up to three working days.
*This publication covers a topic that is outside the scope of activities supported by UNHCR under the current project. The content is the sole responsibility of the Charitable Organization “Charity Foundation “Stabilization Support Services”.
This publication was made with the support of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in Ukraine. The content of the publication is the sole responsibility of the Charitable Organization “Charity Foundation “Stabilization Support Services” and does not reflect the views of UNHCR.