Given that the Act on Professional Training is in force this year as well, employers have the opportunity to register for the professional training program and engage trainees for the period 15/01/2023 – 15/10/2023.
New monthly allowance for trainees
Parliament adopted an amendment to the Act on the Professional Training of Persons with Acquired Higher Education, which established that trainees are entitled to a monthly allowance in the net amount of:
- EUR 450 (the amount of the minimum wage)
- Instead of the previous 50% of the average wage in the country
Duration and recognition
- Professional training lasts 9 months
- Starts on 15 January
- Is recognized as work experience with a duration of 12 months
- Is recognized as a condition for taking the professional exam for persons with acquired higher education
The program has been applied in Montenegro for a decade.
Would you like to register for the professional training program or engage a trainee? Contact Finance Plus.
