Empower Through Training | Helprefugeeswork

Registering with HelpRefugeesWork ensures that information about your training and education programmes will reach new and diverse groups of motivated people who are looking for training opportunities.

It is widely recognized that the development and upgrade of labor-related skills is of great importance to job-seekers and professionals with a refugee background. HelpRefugeesWork seeks to minimize the current information gap between service providers and refugees allowing for a timely, smooth and mutually beneficial interaction.

If you are offering language, vocational related training services and other upskilling opportunities for job-seekers in Cyprus, you are invited to register on HelpRefugeesWork platform.

Your role is crucial!

We invite you to set an example of solidarity and sensitivity by providing and promoting your training programmes, and thus contribute to shaping a more tolerant and inclusive society. For any further info please do not hesitate to contact us.

FAQ for Training Providers

Are refugees eligible to participate in vocational trainings?

Yes. Persons who have Refugee Status or Subsidiary Protection have full access to the labour market and to vocational training, under the same conditions as nationals, and effective immediately upon receiving their international protection status.

NOTE: Asylum seekers have restricted access to the labour market and to State-sponsored vocational training programmes. Because of these restrictions, asylum-seekers are not included within the scope of the HelpRefugeesWork platform. In regards to non state-sponsored, upskilling, personal growth and other training opportunities, asylum seekers are allowed to participate.

Are refugees eligible to participate in HRDA (ΑΝΑΔ) funded training programs?

Yes. Persons with Refugee status or Subsidiary Protection are eligible to join these programs, under the same conditions that apply for Cypriot citizens.