The aim of job training is to improve the unemployed person's chances of obtaining a job in the ordinary labour market
3.1.2.2. Legal basis
The (Consolidation) Act on an active labour market policy, no. 1199 of 27 December 1993
3.1.2.3. Contents
The unemployed person is offered employment - either with a public or a private employer with a wage subsidy of DKR 43.77 per hour (as per March 1995). In connection with employment with a private employer the terms and conditions offered must be those applying under the appropriate collective agreement. In connection with employment in the public sector there is a ceiling on the wage so that the maximum hourly wage is DKR 82. Other terms of employment must be those following under the appropriate collective agreement
3.1.2.4. Financial resources
The financing of the active labour market policy is primarily assured by the state. The county/municipal authorities contribute through payment of the net wage costs in connection with job training places in the county/municipal sector.
3.1.2.5. Institutional support
The regional labour market councils and the public employment service
3.1.2.6. Duration
Unemployed members of an unemployment insurance fund may be offered job training for up to 2 years within sub-periods 1 and 2.
However, the wage subsidy is payable for up to 1 year.
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