KFS-funded training courses
What is the KFS?
The National Training Fund (KFS) is a systemic solution addressed to employers, funded through a portion of their contributions to the Labour Fund to support lifelong learning undertaken on the initiative or with the consent of the employer.
Who can benefit from KFS funds?
Any employer who employs at least one person can apply for funding of the costs of continuing education. In addition, the employer, as an employed person, can benefit from KFS-financed continuing education on the same basis as his employees.
Please note that KFS funds provided to employers engaged in economic activities within the meaning of EU competition law constitute de minimis aid as referred to in the relevant EU legislation on de minimis aid and de minimis aid in agriculture or fisheries.
It does not matter what type of employment contract the employees benefiting from KFS-supported training are employed under and whether it is full-time or part-time.
What can the KFS funds be used for?
- Courses and postgraduate studies carried out at the initiative of the employer or with its consent
- Examinations leading to the award of diplomas attesting the acquisition of professional skills, qualifications or authorisations
- Medical and psychological examinations required for entry into training or employment after completion of training
- Accident insurance in connection with education undertaken
What can employers who use
from KFS funds?
Under the KFS, it is possible to finance the above costs up to 300% of the average salary in a given calendar year per employee according to the following breakdown:
- 80% continuing education costs for all employers
- 100% continuing education costs for employers belonging to the group of micro-entrepreneurs (employing no more than 10 persons)
Note: If the price of the course is higher than 300% of the average salary - costs above this limit will not be financed by the KFS and will have to be borne by the employer.
What can an employer take into account when calculating 20% contribution?
When calculating the employer's own contribution, the employer shall only take into account the costs of the continuing education itself, calculated on the total costs allocated to finance the above-mentioned activities.
Please note that the calculation of the own contribution does not take into account other costs which the employer incurs in connection with the participation of employees in continuing education, e.g. remuneration for hours of absence from work in connection with participation in classes, business trip costs in case of the need to travel to a location other than the workplace, etc.
To meet the needs of entrepreneurs, the Business Solutions Centre team offers comprehensive assistance in raising funds for training under the National Training Fund.
To benefit from our assistance, contact us and we will diagnose your training needs and plan the process of applying for KFS funding.
For more information, please call (+48) 733 300 438 or email: kontakt@crb.lublin.pl
