Update (April 2023): Due to the evolution of the FNE-Formation scheme, the article below is no longer valid. Click here to discover the conditions for applying for the FNE-Training 2023.
In an economic context still marked by the health crisis, HR teams and training managers remain at the forefront to support employees. Strengthening and transforming skills in order to contribute to the success of the company.
Discover in 10 questions and answers the rules and conditions for financing the FNE-Formation scheme, strengthened on September 7, 2021 and extended in 2022 as part of the State’s recovery plan.
The financing arrangements for the FNE-Formation 2022 scheme in 10 questions
1. What is the FNE-Formation device?
The FNE-Formation (National Employment Fund) is a State funding scheme for vocational training. It applies to companies that offer training programs designed to develop their employees’ skills and structured in the form of career paths.
In the spring of 2020, the health crisis forced many companies to resort to partial unemployment to cope with the economic difficulties. In this context, The government has exceptionally strengthened the FNE-Formation program to allow these companies, and more generally all those affected by Covid-19, to continue training their employees, with the state covering up to 100% of the educational costs.
The reinforced FNE-Formation scheme has been in place since January 1, 2021, as part of the framework for the management of European aid, extended until 30 June 2022. As an alternative to this temporary regime, since July 1, 2021, the company had the option to mobilize the parameters of the general regulation on exemption by category.
(RGEC 2014). Since July 1, 2022, only the rules set by the RGEC are applicable.
2. Which companies are involved in FNE-Formation 2022?
All companies (or establishments under the Labor Code) in France, affected by the health crisis, Regardless of the sector of activity or the number of employees, they are eligible for the scheme, whether they are:
- part-time employment (Common AP right or Long-term APD) or in difficulty (companies experiencing a decline in activity, undergoing restructuring or facing a marked change in their circumstances, as defined by difficulties in the sense of Article L.1233-3 of the Labour Code),
- in a state of change, That is, in the face of significant economic or technological changes (ecological, energy, and digital transitions) that require a review of their organization and the provision of appropriate training (new work modes, remote management, etc.).,
- Returning to activity, Therefore, they have experienced a decline in their activities due to the health crisis and are experiencing a recovery that requires support through training actions tailored to their needs.
3. Which employees are covered by the FNE-Training 2022?
All employees of companies undergoing partial layoffs, difficulties, changes in operations or resuming operations (see point 2) are covered by the scheme., whether they are themselves working part-time or not, Regardless of their socio-professional category or their level of education, and with the exception of those on an apprenticeship or professionalization contract.
Training programs can therefore involve employees who are partially unemployed and others who are actively employed. In the case of short-term contracts (CDD, PEC), the trainees must remain employees of the company until the end of the training program.
When the employee is on partial unemployment, the employer must obtain their written consent to continue vocational training if it takes place during the employee’s period of inactivity.
4. What is the minimum or maximum duration of training with the FNE-Formation 2022?
The duration of the training can be short (no minimum threshold) or long with a maximum of 12 months.
Part-time employees are not subject to the annual quota of 30 hours set out in Article L. 6321-6 of the Labour Code.
5. What are the training courses eligible for the FNE-Training 2022?
The training activities must enable the employee to develop skills and strengthen their employability, regardless of the field concerned, and be structured in the form of a course, which can take 4 forms specified in September 2021:
- Course «Internal Reconversion» allowing an employee to change jobs within their company,
- Course «Access to certification» providing access to a diploma, a professional title, a Certificate of Professional Qualification (CQP), a Certificate of Basic Knowledge and Professional Competence (CléA), by mobilizing training and validation of experience (VAE),
- Course «Post-crisis Health Competencies» linked to the context of the health crisis to accompany the changes that are required for the company’s survival and development,
- Course «Response to change» focused on strategic topics for the company’s business sector and the upskilling of employees, in order to support digital and ecological transitions and the issue of the “Great Age”.
The actions of adaptation to the workplace They are now eligible if they meet the needs of anticipating the changes or developing the necessary skills in a «post-Covid» context.
6. What are the modalities for delivering the training courses with FNE-Formation 2022?
All inter-company and intra-company training activities are eligible for the funding scheme in accordance with the duration conditions (see point 4) and the course of study (see point 5).
Financed training actions can mobilize several learning solutions : face-to-face, open and distance learning (FOAD), mixed modality, on-the-job training, etc.
Only compulsory training related to the inherent safety of certain professions remains excluded, as well as training through apprenticeship or alternation.
The training certificates must be issued by a training organization meeting the Quality criteria (Datadock, Qualiopi Certification or CNEFOP) in accordance with Article L. 6351-1 of the Labour Code.
7. Is the financing still 100% covered by the FNE-Formation 2022 scheme?
No. The temporary framework for the management of state aid measures, introduced in the context of the health crisis and allowing for the coverage of up to 100% of educational costs, ended on June 30, 2022 (see point 1).
Since then July 1st, 2022, Only the rules set by the RGEC (general scheme of exemption by category) are applicable, with funding being covered depending on the type of activity. size of the company According to the following distribution:
The financial aid linked to the FNE-Formation scheme is paid for 50% at the start of the action. and the balance after the training is completed and a certificate of completion is provided.
The coverage of ancillary costs, transportation and accommodation is maintained, Within the limits of the 2 € per hour package for each hour of in-person training. Any other public co-financing is excluded: FNE funding therefore cannot be combined with, for example, CPF funding.
Some OPCOs may cover the remaining costs through private funds alone (conventional funds or voluntary contributions).
8. What is the deadline for taking up funding with the FNE-Training 2022?
The submission of applications for the FNE-Formation grant is possible until December 31, 2022. The training sessions may take place beyond December 31, 2022, but must end no later than December 31, 2023.
⚠️ To ensure that your request can be processed in a timely manner by the OPCO, it is strongly recommended that Submit the dossiers before December 10, 2022 for training in 2023.
9. What is the procedure for applying for funding with the FNE-Training 2022?
Since February 1st, 2021, requests for reimbursement are made through a «simplified written request».» from the company to its OPCO (if you don’t know your Competence Operator, see the table of correspondences on the Ministry of Labour website). The DIRECCTE no longer intervenes in the process, unlike in 2020.
Companies in difficulty, in transition or resuming operations must certify on behalf of themselves their financial situation.
The control of the training provision will then be carried out based on the invoice from the training organization and the certificate of completion issued by the company.
In exchange for the state’s subsidies, the employer must commit to keeping the employee employed throughout the entire period of the agreement.
10. Where can I find more information about the FNE-Formation device?
The documents necessary for your financing procedures under the FNE-Training program are available on the Official website of the Ministry of Labour. One FAQ The update of June 30, 2022 is also available on the Ministry of Labor website.
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