Foreign Exchanges: Erasmus Global
Erasmus Global provides you with funding to gain the skills necessary to run a small business in the international market. It also offers an exchange of experiences and cooperation with entrepreneurs from Europe and the world.
Vortal of Public Employment Services
Here you can find the information service where the Ministry of the Family and Social Policy publishes information on training sessions, training vouchers and apprenticeships for adults to further develop your skills and education.
Eurodesk
Eurodesk provides free information on opportunities to travel, work, study and volunteer in Europe or participate in EU-funded programmes for young people up to 30 years old.
European Year of Skills National Page
The European Year of Skills helps people learn the right skills for quality jobs and supports small and medium enterprises to address skills shortages in Europe through events and activities. Learn more about the available opportunities to improve your skills!
EURES
Find jobs, training opportunities and valuable labour market information and tips with EURES, the European network of employment services.
Vortal of Public Employment Services
On the information service of the Ministry of the Family and Social Policy you can find information on work permits, grant of unemployment status, guides on how to prepare CVs, and other information.
Europass
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.
Youth Guarantee
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.
Service of the Republic of Poland/Your Europe in Poland
Your Europe in Poland provides useful advice for foreigners especially concerning job opportunities in the country.
Seeking employment – Your Europe in Poland – Gov.pl website (www.gov.pl)
Central Database of Job Offers
The portal of the Ministry of Family and Social Policy helps you find Polish and foreign job offers, proposals for internships, apprenticeships and vocational preparation information.
Poland, Polish + other languages: EN, UA, RU, BE
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
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, plus 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.
The European Funds for Food Aid 2021-27
The European Funds for Food Aid 2021-27 programme aims to provide food aid to individuals and families in a difficult material situation. The condition to benefit from the programme is to have a referral from a social assistance centre and not to exceed a certain income threshold. Their website offers more information on the requirements and how you can acquire it if needed.
Government programme for families with children
Government programme for families with children aims to support the development and well-being of Polish families through initiatives and benefits . Their website offers more information regarding their different programmes, like Family 800 plus, Good Start, Family Care Capital, Maluch plus programme and the Large Family Card.
Care Services
emp@tia is a services and information portal for Polish social services like rehabilitation centres, day-care providers, social welfare units, and more The site also states the benefits and social security schemes you are entitled to if you’re planning to move within the European Union.
You can find all e-applications and registration information on the portal.
Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Republic of Poland
The Ombudsperson checks whether citizens' rights are respected by state institutions. They examine whether the actions of officials and various institutions towards the citizen were lawful, whether officials, courts, hospitals, schools and other services have neglected cases reported by citizens.
If you have a problem with, for example, your pension, housing or maintenance payments, visit their website to find more information on how they can help you.
Foundation for Professional Activity
The Foundation for Professional Activity is a non-profit organisation responsible for carrying out activities to enhance labour market participation, in particular for people with disabilities. You can find on their website information about activities and programmes they implement that can help people with disabilities.
Office of the Government Plenipotentiary for Disabled Persons' Affairs
The Government Plenipotentiary for Disabled Persons' Affairs is responsible for the implementation of government policy on the rights and needs of persons with disabilities. Visit their website if you want to be informed on how they tackle issues concerning persons with disabilities.
Unemployment benefit
Zielona Linia offers information about unemployment benefits in Poland. Visit their website to find out about the requirements to be met and about the other types of support available to you.
Family benefits
The Active Parent initiative aims to help parents and legal guardians with small children balance work and childcare.
Check the Social Insurance Institution’s page to find more about the benefits available.
Minimum Wage
To learn more about minimum wage entitlements in Poland, visit the web page of the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy.
Minimum wage - Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy - Portal Gov.pl