From 1 September it will be possible to apply to access the Support for training and work (SFL), the new measure aimed at promoting the activation in the world of work of people at risk of social and occupational exclusion, through participation in projects of training, professional qualification and requalification, guidance, job support and active employment policies.

With circular no. 77 of 29 August 2023 provides the first indications regarding the methods of access and use of the measure established by the decree-law 4 May 2023, n.48, converted by the law 3 July 2023, n.85.

In particular, the SFL is intended for individual members of households, aged between 18 and 59, with a valid family ISEE value not exceeding 6.000 euros per year, in which there are no minors , over sixty, people with disabilities or in disadvantaged conditions taken care of by social and health services. 

The SFL provides for the payment of an indemnity for participation in work activation measures, equal to a monthly amount of 350 euros. This amount is disbursed for the entire duration of the measure, within a maximum limit of 12 months, by means of a monthly bank transfer from INPS and is subject to effective participation in the activities indicated above.  

In fact, access to the measure implies a precise commitment to take part in job activation initiatives and to accept job offers that have the characteristics indicated by the same legislation. To this end, following the submission of the application or the positive outcome of the preliminary investigation, the applicant must access the portal of the Information System for social inclusion (SIISL), to complete the Digital Activation Agreement (PAD), in which , in addition to confirming the immediate availability to carry out a job and to participate in work activation measures, he must indicate at least three employment agencies or bodies authorized to carry out intermediation activities contacted to receive job offers suitable for his profile professional.  

The path to follow will be identified in the personalized service agreement and, through the SIISL, the interested party will be able to independently receive or identify job offers, career guidance and accompaniment services and active policies or specific training programmes, orientation and training internships and projects useful to the community.

From 1 January 2024, members of households receiving the Inclusion Allowance (ADI) will also be able to access the LFS, who decide to participate in job placement courses, even though they are not subject to the obligations set out in article 6, paragraph 4, of the decree-law n. 48/2023, provided they are not calculated on the specific equivalence scale for the ADI. 

The application can be submitted, from 1 September 2023, directly from the website www.inps.it, by accessing at least Level 2 SPID (Public Digital Identity System), CNS (National Services Card) or CIE (Italian Identity Card). Electronics) in the appropriate section dedicated to the SFL or by contacting the Patronage Institutes. From 1 January 2024, the application can also be submitted by the Tax Assistance Centers (CAF).

For information you can consult the text of the Circular number 77 of 29.08.2023 (https://www.inps.it/it/it/inps-comunica/atti/circolari-messaggi-e-normativa/dettaglio.circolari-e-messaggi.2023.08.circolare-numero-77-del-29-08 -2023_14256.html) and access the other information on the institutional website of the Ministry of Labour (https://www.lavoro.gov.it/notizie/pagine/le-modalita-di-educazione-del-supporto-la-formazione-e-il-lavoro) and to that of theINPS (https://www.inps.it/it/it/inps-comunica/dossier/decreto-lavoro–cosa-cambia/supporto-per-la-formazione-e-il-lavoro.html).

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