NRP Portugal

MeasureDescriptionCurrentStatus: inprogress/CompletedLast year’s results Next Steps NotesAction Programmefor unemployedyoung peopleunder 23Action Programmefor unemployedpeople with higherlevel qualificationsTo improve the level ofcompetence/qualificationof young people andincrease theiremployability,guaranteeing allunemployed youngpeople without Year 12completion certificate aresponse within 3 monthsof registering asunemployed, aiming atputting them on a path toeducation or training, andfor young people with aYear 12 completioncertificate offering thememployment incentivesTo facilitate the transitionto active life and improvethe integration of youngpeople into the job marketand bring their skillscloser to the needs ofcompanies, guaranteeingto all a response betweenOctober and December ofeach year, emphasisingimmediate employment,work placements, atraining course or supportin the creation of theirown job.In progressIn progressBetween 2005 and 2007 about 134,000 individuals were supported, corresponding to aninvestment in the region of 413 million Euros. In the final quarter of 2007, all young people weresummoned who had no defined PPE (Personal Career Plan) nor had been referred elsewhere, tofind a more suitable situation.Between 2005 and 2007 76,000 qualified people were supported, an investment in the region of190 million Euros2010 aim: physical: 135,000people; funding: 422,000,000€2010 aim: physical: 108,000people; funding: 237,000,000€57