The Labour, Social Affairs and Family Offices provide training for jobseekers that enables them to acquire new professional knowledge, skills and abilities that will help them find a job. On the basis of an assessment of abilities, work experience, vocational skills, educational attainment and medical fitness for work, the offices help jobseekers to improve their skills and prospects of finding a better job. The training is provided free of charge to the job seeker and the office can help with travel, accommodation or subsistence allowances.
The Central Office of Labour, Social Affairs, and Family ensures the provision of an education allowance for job seekers registered with the Labour, Social Affairs and Family Offices within the framework of the national project Don't Lose Your Job - Educate Yourself. The project is supported by the European Social Fund under the Operational Programme Human Resources. Learn more on how you can apply for the educational allowance and what requirements you need to fulfil.
The system provides you information on accredited further education programmes. It is managed by the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport.
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.
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. Click on the link to learn more about the opportunities available to improve your skills!
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The Ministry of Labour connects jobseekers with available job vacancies and actively assists and supports jobseekers, applicants, and employees. It provides job mediation, professional counselling, job training and preparation, and contributes to facilitate smoother transitions into suitable job placements.
Find jobs, training opportunities and valuable labour market information and tips with EURES, the European network of employment services.
The official platform for finding a job. It matches applicants' qualifications and preferences with job offers. The service is operated by the Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family.
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.
The childbirth allowance is a state social benefit offered to parents to cover for the expenses related to the provision of the necessary needs of the newborn child. For more information on the allowance, conditions and applicant's obligations, visit their website.
Financial support for childcare for children up to 3 years of age, or up to 6 years of age for children with a long-term adverse health condition. Financial support is granted to an employed or studying parent. Check the website for more information on the allowance, conditions and applicant's obligations.
Child benefit is a state aid for eligible guardians to support a dependent child's upbringing and schooling. It's paid monthly until the child turns 25, provided they remain dependent. Check the website for more information on the allowance, conditions and applicant's obligations.
The European Health Insurance Card is a free card that enables holders to receive state-provided healthcare during temporary stays in any of the European Union countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. It allows access to healthcare services on the same terms and at the same cost as residents of the visited country. Find out more about the European health insurance card and its benefits.
The Slovak National Centre for Human Rights provides support and education relating to discrimination (including at the workplace), offers help for victims and serves as a contact point for reporting discrimination. Find out more about their activities and workshops or seek legal help by visiting their website.
Department of Gender Equality and Equal Opportunities of the Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family is dedicated to gender equality and equal opportunities. You can read more on their website about how the Department for Gender Equality can help you with discrimination (also) in the workplace.
Do you want to know more about the support available for social enterprises? Regional centres for social economy provide you with free information on:
the social economy
the rules of operation of registered social enterprises
how to apply for registered social enterprise status
state support and funding from other sources.
They can also guide you through the process of registering as a social enterprise and provide follow-up assistance and support. You can view the centres in your region and learn more on their website.
Do you need advice on discrimination in the workplace? This is equality helps you create a more inclusive and respectful working environment, especially on gender equality issues. It also offers free training courses on gender equality. Get help and find out more on their website.
Slovakian Labour Law protects your right to a minimum wage.
Find out if you are being unfairly remunerated and how to get support on the website of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs.
If you have lost your job or source of income, you could be entitled to a form of financial assistance.
You can learn more on how these benefits could provide you with a temporary form of income during your initial period of unemployment through the Social Insurance Agency's website.
Assistance to people in need is a social aid package designed to assist households earning below the minimum level of sustenance. If you find yourself unable to cover your basic household needs, click the link for more information on how you can get help.