Invest in the future of your staff with the SLIM training subsidy
About the SLIM training subsidy
Do you want to (re)start working in a sector that desperately needs staff? The SLIM training subsidy allows you to pursue training that will help you advance. The subsidy is intended for sectors such as technology, childcare, healthcare and welfare, education, and ICT. These sectors are vital to our society but are facing staff shortages. From 2025 to 2027, €73,8 million is available to address this.
The subsidy is available to both employees who are already working and those who want to start working. It allows you to pursue training that fits within a so-called development path. This path identifies the training you need to achieve a specific position or specialization.
The cost of the program is covered by the subsidy. This applies to tuition, course fees, college fees, and exam fees. Books you need for the program are also covered, provided they are listed on the invoice. If your language proficiency isn't yet sufficient to complete the program or the work, you can also take language lessons with a subsidy.
You can receive subsidies for the following types of training:
- Official vocational training programs in the vocational training pathway (BBL) or third-level learning pathway. Individual components of these programs are also available, provided you receive a certificate or statement for them.
- Unofficial training courses with an industry quality mark and an NLQF level.
Benefits of the SLIM training subsidy
Strengthening your organization
By investing specifically in employee development, you expand their knowledge and skills. This translates into improved performance and contributes to the growth and success of your organization. Training is therefore not only an investment in people but also in the future of your company.
More involved and satisfied employees
When employees are given the opportunity to develop, they feel seen and valued. This leads to greater job satisfaction, greater engagement, and often even greater loyalty to the organization.
The SLIM training subsidy offers employers a powerful tool to strategically invest in their staff. It allows organizations to structurally embed learning and development into their policies. By making the most of this program, you not only strengthen the skills of your team but also improve the agility and future-proofing of your organization.
SLIM & Summa
Summa & Bedrijf is the leading vocational training provider for adults in the Brainport Eindhoven region. We encourage lifelong development so that talent and companies can continue to grow. We provide customized solutions tailored to the learning needs of a company or industry. You can have your employees trained with us through the SLIM training subsidy. We offer a wide range of training programs and courses, but we are also happy to listen to your wishes and needs to develop a suitable training program.
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Step-by-step plan for applying for the SLIM training subsidy
Applying for the subsidy takes a few steps:
- Register for the course you want to take and indicate when registering that the employer will pay. You will need the proof of payment and invoice for your subsidy application.
- Log in to the SZW portal
- Complete your grant application. You will need to add several attachments to this application. These attachments depend on the type of application, among other things. this page read more.
- You will hear within 13 weeks whether the subsidy has been awarded.