BNF Project
A BNF project is a temporary placement lasting a maximum of six months in a public institution, a nonprofit organisation, or a private company. The objective of project work is to improve the participants’ situation in the labour market. During project work, specific tasks are taken on, to gain professional experience, improve professional competencies, and expand the professional network. Along with project work, participants may attend job application courses, complementary professional courses, or apply for individual coaching.
A BNF project can be terminated at any time, should the participant find regular employment.
As a rule, participants continue to receive benefits from their unemployment funds for the duration of a BNF project, as well as reimbursement for travelling expenses and midday meals.
As a general rule
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four fifths of the time spent in a BNF project are devoted to project work,
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one fifth is reserved for jobseeking, and
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in the case of projects in public institutions or nonprofit organisations, a further 10% of the time can be used for BNF courses and coaching.
Approximately 70% of BNF participants find employment during or shortly after participating in a BNF project.