Project title: Podmiotowy System Finansowania usług rozwojowych w województwie podlaskim
Beneficiary: Wojewódzki Urząd Pracy w Białymstoku
Project value: PLN 41,937,655,60
EU grant: PLN 35,647,007.26
The aim of the project was to increase the competitiveness of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. Both business owners, their employees and management took advantage of these opportunities. The project was carried out by the Voivodship Labor Office in Białystok (WUP).
The project enabled entrepreneurs from Podlasie to reimburse of part of the costs incurred for staff education. Register of Development Services (RUR)was used for this goal. The purpose of RUR is to provide entrepreneurs and their employees with the possibility to freely choose the entity that provides training services. This allowed for a better adjustment of the services.
Co-financing for staff training ranged from 50% to 80% of the value of the service. In the case of employees aged over 50, as well as those with low qualifications, a maximum co-financing rate of 80% was granted.
Entrepreneurs of all industries could participate in the project. There were no restrictions. Sectors that are smart specializations of the Podlaskie Voivodeship and received support from us were distinguished. There are many sectors under the name "smart specializations", such as medicine, construction and food processing. We had representatives of these various industries in our project - said Margeryta Piekarska from the Voivodship Labor Office (WUP) in Białystok.
During the project WUP announced 10 calls for proposals and signed over 1,500 contracts. WUP employees offered substantive support, including assistance in filling in application forms.
On June 29, 2021, the summary of the project took place in Białystok. During this event, entrepreneurs from industries such as medical, construction and production emphasized that the support by the European Funds improved the economic activity of their companies.
Thanks to the help, we hired more workers. We met the market requirements, which are really high and which revealed the so-called a competency gap in our company. Thanks to this PSF program, we were able to cope with all adversities, which definitely translated into increased revenues and entering foreign markets with our products - said Andrzej Możejko from the company dealing with the production of touchless car washes.
At the request of the labour office, a report was prepared, which checked the effectiveness of the project and the satisfaction of both entrepreneurs and employees with the implemented system. The project lasted four years.
Photo: Marshall's Office of Podlaskie Voivodeship
