Career Development
For those seeking to delve more into what Malta can offer in terms of career development, this page should be your starting point towards your development and growth in Malta.
You may visit the EURAXESS centralised portal for further information in relation to Career Development.
The Traineeship Scheme is intended to provide jobseekers with initial vocational training (pre-employment training) that will help individuals obtain the knowledge, skills and competence required to find and retain employment. Traineeships are based on the dual system of vocational training providing a combination of on-the-job and off-the-job training. The programmes offered are labour market driven, whereby the job preferences of the jobseekers are matched with the requests made by employers participating in the scheme. The duration of a traineeship is determined by the content of the theoretical programme and the hands on training required to meet the objectives.
The duration of a traineeship varies between 10 to 26 weeks, on an average of 40 hours/week. The theoretical tuition will be delivered by Jobsplus at its training complex and/or by any other approved entity whilst the on-the-job training will take place at the employer’s premises with whom the trainee is placed. The classroom training programmes are recognised by the NCFHE and pegged at respective levels with the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF). In turn their classification level obtained depends upon the area of study. Participants are paid a training allowance throughout the traineeships, which is calculated on the national minimum wage.
In addition, the University of Malta also provides various training opportunities for researchers.
It is important that cross-fertilization of knowledge between business and academia is supported. Nurturing a researcher pool with awareness, expertise and experience in both camps is therefore an important objective which benefits both the individual’s career path as well as further industry development.
Malta has welcomed many companies from a wide range of sectors including light and heavy engineering, electronic components and assembly, plastics, pharmaceuticals, software and textiles. Because of the high English and Italian literacy, Maltese banks are becoming popular to provide offshore banking services.
Investors have realized that although there are cheaper foreign direct investment locations, Malta has definite advantages in terms of quality, rapid product turnover, short but specialized production runs, product development and sales and marketing into Europe and North Africa.
Malta Enterprise has developed various incentives for the promotion and expansion of industry and the development of innovative enterprises.
Malta Enterprise provides incentives for enterprises demonstrating commitment towards growth, an increase in value added and employment. Enterprises engaged in manufacturing, ICT development activities, call centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, aviation and maritime services, education and training, logistics and more may benefit from these incentives.
- Childcare subsidy
Jobsplus’ Childcare Subsidy Scheme offers an incentive for individuals with parental responsibilities to attend training courses organised by Jobsplus in order to improve their prospects of employment and integration into the labour market. A subsidy of €1.50 per hour on childcare services availed of during the period of training is offered by Jobsplus. The amount of hours eligible for subsidisation include the duration of the training course as well as two extra hours (allocated one hour before and one hour after the course to cater for commuting). In all cases, the subsidy shall only apply for the days and times during which a parent/guardian is attending for a Jobsplus training course.
- Bridging the Gap Scheme
This scheme is designed to support the client in the transition period from unemployment to employment. It allows the employer to evaluate the performance of the client in the workplace, prior to proper engagement. The employer and Jobsplus enter into an agreement regarding the work exposure period, whereby the client is placed on the scheme with the prospect of employment. For the duration of the scheme, registered participants will be exempted from the weekly registration. Clients receive a weekly allowance of 80% of the minimum wage from Jobsplus while renouncing the rights to any social security benefits throughout the work exposure phase if the period exceeds twenty-eight weeks. Employers participating in this scheme are exempted from social security contributions, wages and sick leave benefits. Throughout this work exposure phase, the employer can benefit from the support of Jobsplus officials.
- Work Exposure Scheme
The Work Exposure Scheme is intended to facilitate transition into employment by providing jobseekers with initial hands on training that will help individuals obtain the knowledge, skills and competences required to find and retain employment. This scheme is designed to mirror contemporary labour market demand, whereby the job preferences of the jobseekers are matched with employers’ requests. The duration of the work exposure will be 12 weeks and a participant is to report to the place of work for an average of 20 hours/week. The on-the-job training will take place at the employer’s premises with whom the trainee is placed. Participants are paid a training allowance upon participation in the Work Exposure Scheme; this grant is calculated on the national minimum wage.
The Work Exposure Scheme forms part of the Training for Employment project, which may be considered for co-financing by the European Social Fund 2014-2020.
- Work Placement Scheme
The Work Placement Scheme is aimed at providing training to participants following a course offered by Jobsplus, which includes a practical component. The Work Placement Scheme gives Jobsplus’ trainees the opportunity to acquire both theoretical and practical training. The duration of the Work Placement Scheme is of a maximum of 26 weeks, on an average of 30 hours/week. The on-the-job training will take place at the employer’s premises with whom the trainee is placed. The hours trainees have to perform is set by Jobsplus, although trainees are allowed a degree of attendance flexibility ranging approximately between 20 hours to 40 hours per week. The classroom training programmes are recognised by the NCFHE and pegged at respective levels with the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF). Participants are paid a training allowance, which is calculated on the national minimum wage.
The Work Placement Scheme forms part of the Training for Employment project, which may be considered for co-financing by the European Social Fund 2014-2020.