Introduction of vouchers for developing green and digital skills

The objective of this investment is to increase employability of workers and better match labour market supply and demand by supporting lifelong learning and the acquisition of new skills, particularly green and digital skills.

It finances participation exclusively in educational programmes developed on the basis of the Croatian Qualifications Framework (CROQF) and is implemented through accredited institutions in accordance with the new Adult Education Act.

Vouchers are used by both employed and unemployed people, although a particular focus is placed on vulnerable groups (long-term unemployed, inactive or young people not in employment or education). 40% of the total EUR 61 million funding is allocated for programmes related to green skills, while 60% is allocated for programmes related to digital skills.

Since the start of the scheme in April 2022,around 15000 people have benefited from this measure. The goal is to award 40,000 vouchers to beneficiaries, of which at least 12,000 should be long-term unemployed, inactive, or young people not in employment or education, by end-June 2026.

More information can be found on the project webpage here.