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What is funded training
La funded training It is a tool that allows companies to investing in skills development of its employees by accessing external economic resources, often deriving from public funds. In practice, companies can design and implement tailor-made training courses benefiting from a full or partial coverage of costs, thanks to contributions provided by institutional entities.
In Italy, continuing education is considered a pillar for competitiveness and the innovation of the business fabric. For this reason, the State and the European Union make it available to companies different financing instruments, mainly through the Interprofessional Funds, European programs and Structural and Cohesion Funds.
These resources allow businesses to upgrade or upgrade its staff, contributing to the development of strategic skills and to Adapting to rapid changes of the labor market.
The loan may cover a wide range of expenses, including teacher compensation, teaching materials, course design, as well as the use of classrooms and digital platforms. In this way, companies can transform a contribution obligation into a concrete opportunity, supporting internal training without significantly affecting its budget.
In recent years, the sustainability has become central to funding programs.
Companies are encouraged to integrate principles of environmental sustainability, such as energy efficiency, impact reduction and circular economy, together with elements of social sustainability, such as worker inclusion and well-being.
More and more public calls are funding courses on topics such as ecological transition, sustainable digitalization, waste management, gender equality and ESG principles.
This training, in addition to supporting regulatory compliance, represents a strategic lever for improving corporate reputation, attracting talent and promoting a competitive advantage compared to the competition.
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Who pays the contributions for funded training
The contributions allocated to funded training come from a variety of public and private bodies who share the objective of supporting the development of skills in the world of work.
Among the main dispensers we find the Interprofessional Funds, Regions, Provinces, Municipalities, Chambers of Commerce, Bilateral Bodies, Ministries and even the European Union.
There is no single institutional channel responsible for delivery: every administration, at local, national or community level, can activate specific calls that they make available non-repayable contributions to finance training activities aimed at workers and businesses.
This makes the training ecosystem funded extremely rich but also heterogeneous, with opportunities that vary in terms of requirements, reference sectors, available amounts and methods of access.
Get to know the main dispensing entities and types of training is the first step in intercepting the opportunities most suitable for your business context and building an effective and sustainable training plan.
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What are the benefits for companies of doing funded training
Accessing funded training represents a Strategic lever for companies that want to innovate, grow and strengthen their human capital without burdening the company's balance sheet.
Let's see what are the main advantages for companies
1. Reduction of training costs
One of the most immediate benefits is the possibility of organizing high-quality courses at a reduced or zero cost, freeing up economic resources that can be used in other strategic areas.
2. Improving competitiveness
Through funded training, companies can update the skills of their employees in line with technological, regulatory and market developments. This results in a tangible competitive advantage, especially in rapidly changing industries.
3. Increased productivity
Better prepared and updated employees work more efficiently, with a direct impact on productivity and work quality. Targeted training reduces operational errors and learning times, generating a concrete return on investment.
4. Staff loyalty and motivation
Offering funded training courses shows attention to the professional development of employees, with positive effects on motivation, job satisfaction and staff retention. An environment that invests in people's growth is also more attractive for new talent.
5. Regulatory compliance
Many courses accessible through funding deal with crucial topics such as safety at work, privacy, sustainability or hygiene and health regulations. Participating in these courses helps keep the company in compliance with regulatory obligations.
6. Development of strategic skills
It is possible to access specialized courses on digital skills, soft skills, leadership, innovation, and much more, building personalized paths based on real business needs.
7. Operational support in management
Many companies rely on specialized bodies that offer complete support in the management of funded training, dealing with the design of training plans, reporting and choosing the most appropriate fund, simplifying the entire process.
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How does funded training work
Funded training can be activated through different modes, which vary according to the type of contribution available, the provider and the specific objectives of the company.
This is one flexible tool which allows you to design tailor-made upgrade paths, reducing or eliminating costs thanks to the use of funds already allocated.
Contributions can be made available through different shapes. Let's see what they are.
- Bandi: are published by Regions, Provinces, Interprofessional Funds or Bilateral Bodies and they precisely establish who can participate, what are the required requirements, the methods of application and the timing of providing funding. Tenders may have fixed deadlines or remain available untildepletion of resources.
- Interprofessional funds: they are one of the most used tools. Companies can choose to allocate the 0.30% of mandatory social security contributions to a fund of their choice, instead of the INPS, and use these resources to finance training courses internal or collective. Each fund periodically publishes alerts that specify the methods of access, the types of courses that can be financed and the spending ceilings.
- Training vouchers: in some cases, regions or local authorities provide vouchers, or educational vouchers that partially or totally cover the costs of specific courses. They can be aimed at individual workers, company teams or people looking for employment that they want update your skills.
Operationally, training can be funded in two ways.
- Early contribution: if a tender is awarded, the providing entity covers part or all of the costs of the training course in advance, allowing the company to start activities without having to anticipate its own resources.
- Post-payment reimbursement: in other cases, the company initially bears the costs of the courses and then receives the reimbursement, upon presentation of the requested documentation and reporting of the activities carried out.
One of the most complex aspects of funded training concerns the requirements management techs required by the various funds. In fact, each institution establishes specific rules related to the traceability of training activities, the verification of the actual hours of participation and the reporting of expenses. Without a accurate management, there is a risk of losing the right to finance.
For this reason, it is essential to have tools capable of monitors in detail the activities carried out during the training.
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Up2You's solutions to promote engaging and stimulating funded training
Academy
Up2You Academy is the solution designed for all companies that want to train their employees on sustainability issues in a simple, flexible and engaging way.
The training course takes place entirely on PlaNet, our proprietary platform that uses gamification to stimulate the active participation of staff, transforming every topic into a mission to be completed.
With an average of only 6 minutes a day of activity, people learn continuously and with no impact on productivity.
To support companies, Up2You provides traceable and compliant data to the requirements required by the calls for access to funded training such as:
- time of use;
- completed tasks;
- dates and times;
- duration of sessions.
Thanks to the partnership with Randstad, Up2You is able to support the client company at every stage of the process, from the design of the training plan to operational management, to the delivery and monitoring of results.
Masterclass
Le Masterclass by Up2You are training sessions, conducted by our team of experts, designed to offer targeted and in-depth training to the most strategic business teams.
Each Masterclass combines theory, concrete examples and direct comparison, offering a immersive experience and high impact in about 90 minutes.
I pluses Some of the masterclasses are:
- personalized training based on the company's needs;
- direct comparison with specialized trainers and trainers;
- long-lasting skills that allow staff to act independently over time.
Masterclasses are ideal for Update staff on the most recent regulations, improve environmental performance and enhance the corporate brand in the eyes of stakeholders and new talents.
Serious Games
I Serious Games by Up2You, transforming complex concepts into playful and collaborative experiences.
Through the game, business teams learn to make strategic decisions, discuss and reflect on how to effectively integrate sustainability into their work environment.
Thanks to Serious Games it is possible access funds made available by calls for funded training, in order to organize in-person training sessions or Events by Team building companies that exploit gamification.
The games that Up2You offers are of two types:
- The Climate Game, a team simulation to learn how to plan a climate roadmap, reduce emissions and challenge each other on the most effective environmental strategy;
- Sustainability taboo, inspired by the game Taboo, challenges participants to create a claim to communicate corporate sustainability according to ISO 14021.
Thanks to Serious Games it is possible to:
- make sustainability accessible and understandable to everyone;
- actively involve staff, stimulating collaboration;
- transform training into a fun and memorable activity.
