1. The Decree No. 219/2024/1, of September 23, was published, which creates and regulates the INICIAR Internship Measure, in fulfillment of the employment policy objectives defined in paragraph c) of paragraph 2 of Article 8 and in Article 11 of Decree-Law No. 13/2015, of January 26.
2. Thus, the INICIAR Internship Measure aims, namely, to:
a) Promote the integration of young people and other unemployed individuals with qualifications at level 4 or 5 according to the National Qualifications Framework (QNQ), through the development of practical experience in a work context (“internship”);
b) Improve the transition mechanisms between the education and vocational training system and their alignment with the labor market, enhancing their employability within companies;
c) Promote the increase and improvement of people's qualifications.
3. The measure in question includes financial support from the IEFP, I.P., for the internship allowance (generally 65%), the meal or meal allowance, the internship student's work accident insurance, and also transportation expenses in the case of an intern with a disability and incapacity.
The Decree No. 2019/2024/1, of September 23, enters into force the day after its publication, that is, on September 24, 2024.
