Free courses with European funds: where to find them and who receives subsidies

How the Education and Employment Programme courses work, who can participate and what to check before enrolling.

Projects from the Education and Employment Programme (PEO 2021–2027) offer free courses, and some pay subsidies to those who complete them. Each project has its own target audience.

Freefor the target audience
Subsidyin some projects
Limited placesper project

Step by step

1
Check the target audienceAge, employment status, region.
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Find the projectsAt AJOFM, trade unions and NGOs in your region.
3
Review the conditionsAttendance, hours and subsidy.
4
Enrol in the projectWith the required documents.

How long it takes

Projectin your region
Enrolmentwith documents
Coursemandatory attendance
Completioncertificate and subsidy

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What they will ask for

ID document
Proof of your status (unemployed, young person etc.)
Education diploma, if the course requires it

Project examples in 2026

ProjectWho it's forSubsidy announced
Competențe pentru o viață activă (Maramureș)18–64 years old, unemployed or low-skilledup to 1,800 lei in training
AJOFM Neamț (PEO)young NEET people under 30300 lei in digital skills

Everything you need to know

1

There is no single list

Courses with European funds are promoted by each project: AJOFMs, trade unions and NGOs. The programme itself is presented on the Ministry of Investment and European Projects website.

Ask at the AJOFM in your city which projects are currently open.

2

What to check

Only people who fit the project's target audience can participate. Attendance is mandatory and places are limited.

The subsidy amount varies from project to project.

3

Career change

Many projects serve people who want to change profession or have low qualifications.

It's a good option for those who work and are not eligible for the free AJOFM course.

Quick tips

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Ask at AJOFMwhich projects are open

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Read the conditionsbefore enrolling

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Never paya legitimate selection process doesn't charge fees

Frequently asked questions

Is it free?

Yes, for those who are in the project's target audience.

Do I get paid?

Some projects pay subsidies to those who complete them. The amount varies by project.

Where can I find the courses?

There is no single list: check with AJOFM, trade unions and NGOs in your region.

Can employed people participate?

It depends on the project. Some accept people with little qualification.

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