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The project supports tgird countries nationals legally residing in Poland in their linguistic, professional and social development. Participants can take part free of charge in activities designed to help them function more effectively in the labour market, in dealings with public authorities and in everyday life in Poland.
WE OFFER:
- General Polish language course A1–C2 (44 academic hours)
- Conversation course A1–B2 (20 academic hours)
- Write in Polish course A2–B2 (20 academic hours)
- Polish Grammar course A2–B2 (20 academic hours)
- Medical Polish course from A2 level (44 academic hours) (available for medical professionals)
- TELC B1/B2 exam preparation course
- State Certificate Examination preparation course (B1 level)
- Employees’ Conversation Club
- Training: “What Can a Trade Union Do?”
- Support from OPZZ advisers
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What can you gain from the project?
Polish language courses
Project participants can take Polish language courses at various levels — from A1 to C2. The courses help with everyday communication, work, study and exam preparation.
Exam preparation
The project includes preparatory courses for the following exams: the state certification exam in Polish as a foreign language at B1 level; and the TELC B1/B2 exam.
Employee Conversation Club
Take part in conversation sessions on work, employees’ rights and professional life in Poland. It’s a combination of learning Polish with practical knowledge of the labour market. There are 15 sessions planned, covering topics such as: legal employment in Poland; contracts: employment contracts, contracts for specific tasks, specific-project contracts and B2B contracts; gross and net pay; ZUS; working hours, annual leave and overtime; notice of termination and employment certificates; workplace bullying and discrimination; the National Labour Inspectorate (PIP) and the labour court; and trade unions.
OPZZ consultations in the regions
As part of the project, advice centres will be set up at the provincial branches of OPZZ. You can obtain information on employees’ rights, employment, social security, problems at work and the possibility of joining a trade union.
Materials
As part of the project, free information and teaching materials on employees’ rights, social rights and trade unions will be produced. The materials will be useful both for foreign nationals learning Polish and for teachers of Polish as a foreign language.
Downloads:
- Legal employment in Poland
- Employment contract, contract for services, contract for specific work, B2B
- Gross and net pay
- Social security (ZUS) and benefits
- Working hours, annual leave, overtime
- Notice of termination and employment reference
- Workplace bullying and discrimination\
- Accidents at work
- National Labour Inspectorate (PIP), employment tribunal, free legal aid
- What can a trade union do?
OPZZ advice centres: support in your region
Do you need information about your rights at work? Are you having a problem with your employer? Are you unsure whether your contract is secure? Would you like to find out what a trade union is and how it can help employees?
Please contact the advice centre OPZZ in your region.