The Youth Guarantee fights youth unemployment: you can get a good quality offer within a period of four months after leaving formal education or becoming unemployed. The project is for all young people under the age of 25.
The Lithuanian Association of Adult Education can help you on your education journey by providing consultancy services and information on lifelong learning.
AIKOS helps you keep learning by providing information, advice and guidance on learning opportunities in Lithuania.
Eurodesk provides free information on opportunities to travel, work, study and volunteer in Europe or participate in EU-funded programs for young people up to 30 years old.
The Employment Service implements employment support policies. Through this website you can get support to find a job, acquire the right skills and compete successfully in the labour market. It also helps employers find the right people for the job.
The Innovation Agency provides start-up and business development advice, international business development opportunities, builds business competences, provides access to funding and networking resources, and connects business-to-business co-creators.
The State Labour Inspectorate protects your rights as employees, prevents infringements and safeguards employees in labour relations.
Europass provides free tools that make your competences and qualifications visible and understandable across Europe and beyond. Moreover, on the Europass platform you will find not only learning and job opportunities throughout Europe but also country-specific contact details and information on learning and working abroad. The Europass tools are your gateway to learning and working at home and abroad.
Work in Lithuania helps expatriate professionals pursue a career in Lithuania. Discover the work opportunities Lithuania has to offer.
Find jobs, training opportunities and valuable labour market information and tips with EURES, the European network of employment services.
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) gives you access to medically necessary, state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in any of the 27 EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland or the United Kingdom under the same conditions and at the same cost (free in some countries) as people insured in that country. Find out how you can apply for this free card.
“What's in it for me?” is an initiative by the Ministry of Social Security and Labour, in which representatives of the Ministry go to municipalities across the country to advise the population on social support in different situations. The website provides information on how to access financial benefits in specific situations, for example when raising, fostering, or adopting a child, when caring for a family member, or in case of illness, ageing, disability, unemployment or loss of a loved one.
The Family Card programme aims to help families with 3 or more children or who are caring for a disabled child of any age. Visit their website to find out how the Family Card can help you get reductions on a range of goods, services or entertainment.
The website of the State Child Rights Protection and Adoption Service under the Ministry of Social Security and Labour provides relevant information on children’s rights protection and adoption issues. You can report a possible violation of children’s rights, access the Child Rights Line and find useful contact details.
SoDra works together with subordinate institutions, social partners and other interested organisations to ensure labour and social protection for everyone and look after their social well-being. Find out how you can benefit.
On the website of the Office of the Equal Opportunities Ombudsperson you will find all the information you need on issues related to equal opportunities and the prevention of discrimination in Lithuania.
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LHRC is a non-governmental organisation that has been active in the field of human rights protection and education for more than 25 years. On their website, you will find all relevant information and news on human rights issues in Lithuania.
The website of the national LGBT rights organisation is intended for all those who are interested in LGBT rights and who want to contribute to an open, inclusive and respectful social environment for people of all sexual orientation. Visit the website to find out more about projects, events, publications and reports.
The State Social Insurance Fund Board (SODRA) is responsible for informing citizens of the legislation and implementation of state social insurance.
If you lose your job, if you have been a caregiver for a loved one, have fallen ill, or simply have questions on pension contributions, you can book a consultation with SODRA.
Lithuania’s Ministry of Social Security and Labour (SOCMIN) offers support to those with financial difficulties.
Learn more about the criteria to be eligible for a cash social assistance benefit on their website.
If you have a large family or one of your children has a disability, you could be entitled to help in form of discounts on goods, services, and events through the Family Card programme.
Learn more about the benefits and how to sign up on the Family Card webpage.