State may pay companies in Romania to train university graduates

Companies in Romania that sign internship contracts with university graduates may receive RON 1,350 (EUR 300) per month for each intern, for the whole duration of the contracts, according to an ordinance draft promoted by the Labor Ministry. The companies that take apprentices will also be able to get RON 1,125 (EUR 250) per month for each apprentice, reports local Agerpres. The apprentices who complete their training and get their professional qualification certificate, will also get prizes between RON 500 and RON 750. The apprentice trainers will also get a RON 500 monthly bonus also paid by the state. The state will cover these costs from the unemployment insurance fund or from EU funds. The aim is to stimulate integrating young people on the labor market and reducing the qualified labor force deficit in some regions. According to labor minister Dragos Pislaru, Romania is among the top 5 countries in the world in terms of talent deficit and employers find it hardest to find skilled craftsman and engineers in the country. editor@romania-insider.com