Support for training of pensioners and unemployed

If your association is a member of the Citizens’ Forum member organisation, you can apply for support for a course aimed at pensioners and unemployed.

The application period for 2024 has ended. We thank all applicants and are in direct contact with applicants about support decisions.

Conditions for implementing the course and receiving support

  • The association is responsible for organising the course. If necessary, you can get help with the planning from the Citizens’ Forum.
  • The course must be registered in the Skaftuki service.
  • The course must have at least eight students, of whom at least 80 % are pensioners or unemployed.
  • The course support is a maximum of 35 € / lesson (1 lesson = 45 minutes)
  • Citizens’ Forum’s support cannot exceed the total costs of the course.
  • You can receive support for a maximum of 30 lessons per association.
  • A separate application form must be filled out for each course for which support is applied for.
  • Course participant lists and expense vouchers must be attached to the course statement in the Skaftuki service.

See instructions for course activities on the Organise a course -page if you have not previously organised a course in cooperation with the Citizens’ Forum.

The following issues are emphasized when choosing supported courses

  • The learning goals set for the course are achievable.
  • The goals of the course support the association’s other activities.
  • The course strengthens active citizenship, inclusion and community spirit.
  • The budget is clear.

Decisions

Decisions on supported courses will be made by January 23, 2024. The support is paid to the association as increased course support after the course report is returned to the Skaftuki online service.

More information

The purpose of the support is to promote people belonging to the target groups (pensioners and unemployed) to apply for training. The support is based on the study voucher grant from the Finnish National Board of Education. Read about the study voucher grant on the website of the Finnish National Board of Education.

You can get more information of the suppport from:
Maiju Hirviniemi, maiju.hirviniemi@kansalaisfoorumi.fi
Minna Lepistö, minna.lepisto@kansalaisfoorumi.fi