Increase in the amount of the allowance in the context of a First traineeship

Author Anne Ghysels  (Legal Expert)
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Last updated 19/06/2024 - 09:55

Since 1 January 2017, the Brussels-Capital Region has introduced the 1st work experience traineeship, also known as "First traineeship".

The 1st work experience traineeship is a "traineeship enabling a young unemployed jobseeker who has registered with Actiris after completing their studies to acquire a 1st work experience, with the aim of integrating the young person directly and permanently into the labour market after the traineeship by removing the obstacles he or she encountered in accessing it".

This traineeship allows you to employ a young person for a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 6 months. The traineeship contract is a three-way agreement between you, the trainee and Actiris.

Among other things, the trainee receives a monthly allowance, which is paid by you. This was set at €200 from 1 January 2017. It will amount to € 500 as of 1 July 2024

This new amount will only apply to traineeship contracts entered into as of 1 July 2024.

We invite you to consult our infoflash of 25 November 2016 for more details about this traineeship contract.

Source: Ministerial Decree of 6 May 2024 adjusting the monthly allowance granted as part of the 1st work experience placement, Belgian Official Gazette 17.05.2024

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