VOCATIONAL TRAINING
Programming
The Employment Service, a public body that helps people into employment or otherwise contributes to the growth of employment, can pay for your programming course. This funding opportunity is open to both employed and unemployed people in Lithuania. Once you have been approved for a budget, you can use it to upgrade or retrain, especially in the field of technology. For more information on the conditions and requirements, click here.
The most popular coding training platforms offering a range of learning programs for which Employment Service funding is available:
- Code Academy – a wide range of courses from beginner to advanced level. There are different English language courses at different times, so it is worth contacting CodeAcademy to understand which English language courses are available. You can do this here.
- Turing College – training focused on real projects and labor market needs.
Various learning programs
The Employment Service offers support of up to €500 to improve your professional skills or acquire new knowledge. This support helps you to advance your career or retrain. For more information on the conditions of the support, click here.
The training platforms below offer a range of vocational training programs to which you can apply this financial support:
- Kursuok – follow the information on the Kursuok website and search for training in the language of your choice by selecting the language in the filter.
- Techin.lt – forklift and tractor training available in Russian. For more detailed information, please contact us at info@techin.lt or by phone +370 5 269 7455.
- At the PMC Training, you can study some professions in Russian and English. For more information on which programs are available in these languages, please contact the PMC directly (contacts). The exams are in Lithuanian, but you can bring a translator to the exams.
Lithuanian university modules
Several Lithuanian universities offer open modules for different fields of study. These modules are tailored for those who want to expand their knowledge or acquire new skills:
RECOGNITION OF QUALIFICATIONS
Recognition of professional qualifications
A professional qualification obtained abroad can be recognized in Lithuania, giving you the right to pursue a particular professional activity. Recognition of qualifications is essential for those who want to work in regulated professions in Lithuania, such as doctors, architects, engineers etc.
Responsible authorities
Depending on the profession, the recognition of qualifications is carried out by the relevant authorities, such as the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport and other regulatory bodies. Different requirements and procedures may apply for each profession.
Procedure
To have your qualifications recognized, you need to submit an application and the necessary documents (diplomas, certificates, etc.). Submission of the documents takes place via the e-Services platform or directly to the responsible authorities. You may also be required to submit the results of an assessment of your qualification, undergo additional training or pass an examination.
The following documents are usually required to apply: proof of identity, documents proving qualifications obtained abroad and their translation into Lithuanian, and documents proving additional qualifications (evidence of practice, licenses, certificates).
Recognition of professional qualifications can also be processed electronically via the epaslaugos.lt portal. There you can submit your application, monitor its status and receive information on decisions taken.
Assessment times for qualifications
Depending on the profession and the complexity of the documents submitted, the recognition process can take up to 4 months, but can be extended if additional information is needed or if missing documents are required.
If the application for recognition is rejected, an appeal can be lodged, which is dealt with by the relevant authority.
More information can be found on the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport page.
LITHUANIAN LANGUAGE COURSES
Employment Service training
You can find Lithuanian language training courses in the Employment Service's training database, which are also eligible for up to €500 in state support. Enter "Lithuanian language" in the search engine of the database and choose the right course for you.
The House of National Communities
The House of National Communities organizes Lithuanian language courses for foreigners who want to stay in Lithuania. The courses help you learn to speak, write, read and understand Lithuanian to help you integrate into society and find a job.
For more information, please contact info@tbn.lt, call 8 5 216 04 08 or visit the website.
The Center for Integration of Foreigners
The Center for Integration of Foreigners in Vilnius provides free Lithuanian language courses to help newcomers settle better into the country. These courses are especially relevant for those who want to start living in Lithuania and interact with the locals.
Contact details for the Center for Integration of Foreigners:
Kalvarijų str. 39, Vilnius
+370 673 480 52
kulturunamai@vilnius.lt
Language and Culture Institute LINGUA LITUANICA
Language and Culture Institute LINGUA LITUANICA invites you to beginners' Lithuanian language courses (A1 level). In addition to learning the language, participants learn about Lithuanian culture and prepare for category exams. The institute also offers free A1 level courses for those who want to improve their basic Lithuanian language skills. More information here.
Kalba.lt
Kalba.lt organizes a variety of Lithuanian language courses which can be funded by the Employment Service. These courses help you to improve your language skills and pursue professional development in Lithuania. More information here.
LET'S BE FRIENDS program
The LET'S BE FRIENDS program offers free Lithuanian language groups to help foreigners get to know the language and culture through informal learning methods, while promoting social integration. More information here.
Let's Learn Lithuanian (Vilnius)
Learn Lithuanian through conversation and community
Let's Learn Lithuanian is an informal language and social club where foreigners and Lithuanians meet to practice Lithuanian together. Sessions are relaxed and interactive – participants play games, listen to audio, and take part in conversations and discussions, usually moderated by Lithuanian volunteers who support language learning.
Location: MiCenter, Vilnius Time: Wednesdays, 18:00–20:00 Registration: Not required Contact: letslearnlithuanian@gmail.com
MiCenter – Lithuanian Language Learning
Language courses and integration support
MiCenter offers Lithuanian language learning opportunities for foreigners living in Lithuania. Depending on your needs, you can find structured courses and activities that support language skills, integration, and everyday communication in Lithuania.
https://micenter.lt/lt/lietuviu-kalbos-mokymasis
INTERNSHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS
UPinLT
Until 2025, the state-run UPinLT program is available to help foreign students and graduates in Lithuania get paid traineeships in Lithuania when it is directly related to their study program or acquired higher education qualification.
The website is only available in Lithuanian, so you are welcome to use Google translate, Deepl or other translation applications.
Contact details – Eglė Fišeraitė, egle.fiseraite@smpf.lt
Internships with socially responsible employers
In 2025, the Lithuanian Diversity Charter, a non-governmental organization, will launch an internship program for people who are asylum seekers and/or members of the LGBT+ community. The internships will last about 3 months and participants will be selected through a competitive selection process. Successful candidates will be offered paid and unpaid internship placements in companies that belong to the Charter. More information on this program, which also ran in 2023, here.
You are also invited to follow the Lithuanian Diversity Charter's website and Facebook account.
KTU Internship Opportunities (Wanted @ KTU)
For students and recent graduates
This platform helps students find internships and practical placements offered by companies cooperating with Kaunas University of Technology (KTU). It is a useful starting point if you want to gain Lithuanian work experience, apply your studies in practice, and improve your chances in the job market.
https://wanted.ktu.edu/studentams-praktika/
Gera Praktika
Internships and first work experience
Gera Praktika is a platform dedicated to internships, traineeships, and entry-level opportunities in Lithuania. It connects young people and career starters with employers looking for motivated candidates and is helpful if you want to gain experience, explore professions, or take your first career step in Lithuania.
INTEGRATION PROGRAMS AND PARTNERS
Refugee Council of Lithuania
Refugee Council of Lithuania works to empower asylum seekers and promote their integration. You can join activities to help refugees become more entrepreneurial, as well as participate in networking events.
If you would like to receive newsletters, please contact info@refugeeslt.com and follow the Council's Facebook page.
Refugee Council of Lithuania also invites you to volunteer with them or become a mentor. For more information, visit their website.
International House Vilnius (IHV)
International House Vilnius (IHV) helps foreigners settle in Lithuania. At the IHV office in Vilnius, you can get essential services in one place – advice on residence and work permits, taxes, employment, social security.
You need to register in advance for a visit, which you can do here.
For more information, visit https://ihvilnius.lt/
International House Klaipėda
International House Klaipėda helps foreigners settle in Klaipėda. At the IHK office in Klaipėda, you can get essential services in one place – advice on residence and work permits, taxes, employment, social security.
You need to register in advance for a visit, which you can do here.
For more information visit https://ihklaipeda.lt/
Lithuanian Caritas
Lithuanian Caritas is a Catholic organization operating in 31 municipalities. It provides financial aid counseling, psychotherapy, self-help groups, summer camps and language courses. Most of the people providing services are volunteers.
Caritas is actively involved in and celebrates World Migrant and Refugee Day.
Contact details for the Alien Integration Program: kulturunamai@vilnius.caritas.lt or lietuvoscaritas@gmail.com
For more information: https://www.caritas.lt/page/pagalba-uzsienieciams-
Lithuanian Red Cross
Lithuanian Red Cross – part of the worldwide Red Cross organization. The Red Cross provides migrants with job counseling and job search assistance, vocational skills building, psychological support and entrepreneurship programs.
If you would like advice, please contact egle@redcross.lt
For more information: https://redcross.lt/
Save the Children
Save the Children works with newly arrived migrants, giving priority to people with children, pregnant women and households below the poverty line or facing child protection risks. It has a separate program for Ukrainian children and pregnant women.
If you need targeted assistance, please contact: +37064591559 or pagalba.vilnius@savethechildren.org
Consultations on child safety are available at saugus.vaikas@savethechildren.org or by phone +370 609 23776 from Monday to Friday from 10.00 to 16.00.
All services are free of charge.
Artscape
Artscape is an organization that operates in the field of arts and culture and brings together artists, creators and vulnerable people living in Lithuania, including migrants. It organizes cultural events, International Refugee Day, and showcases the talents of migrant artists.
Artscape organizes summer camps for migrant and refugee youth seeking asylum in Lithuania and Lithuania, which take place in major Lithuanian cities, and helps children to unleash their creative potential in a safe environment. The camp follows the principles of Power of Hope camps for teenagers, which are common around the world. The camps take place on weekdays and weekends, with a consistent approach to the stages of arrival, building group norms, relationships with oneself, others, the world and commitment to the future.
You are welcome to contact Artscape at office@artscape.lt or aiste@artscape.lt
For more information: https://artscape.lt/en/
The Ukrainian Integration Center "Malva"
The Ukrainian Integration Center "Malva" in Šiauliai was established after the outbreak of the war in Ukraine and provides material, moral and other support to people who have fled the war in Ukraine. The Center provides counseling for Ukrainians who have arrived in Šiauliai, job placement assistance, educational activities, and excursions to Lithuania and other Baltic States.
If you would like to join the Center's activities, please contact malva.diaspora@gmail.com
For more information – www.malva.lt
The Order of Malta Relief Organisation in Lithuania
The Order of Malta Relief Organisation in Lithuania provides case management and other integration services, including psychological and legal counseling for refugees from Belarus and Afghanistan. In Vilnius, Kaunas, Marijampolė and Viekšniai, assistance is provided on a regular basis to war refugees from Ukraine.
Contacts and more information – https://maltieciai.lt/kontaktai/
Charity and Support Foundation "Frida"
Charity and Support Foundation "Frida" invites Ukrainian women to use its premises and to promote Ukrainian culture. Ukrainian artists, creators, craftswomen and others are invited to foster their interests, develop their activities and meet at the FRIDA office at Rotušės a. 26, Kaunas.
If you wish to join, please register here. For more information, please contact info@frida.lt or call +370 654 53581 (Justina).
FRIDA also provides legal, social and psychological support services to Ukrainian women, including women with children.
For more information – www.frida.lt
The Migration Information Centre (MIC)
The Migration Information Centre (MIC) is a program of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) that provides foreigners with advice on integration, legal assistance, career questions and psychological support services.
If you would like advice on housing, access to social security and health services, education, driving and other issues, you can register for a consultation here.
For consultations with a professional lawyer on a wide range of issues related to migration processes, employment law, rental agreements, etc., register here.
For help with preparing your CV, preparing for job interviews and information on retraining opportunities, register here.
If the challenges of integration cause anxiety, feelings of loneliness, or if you need psychotherapeutic help, you can register for counseling in Lithuanian, English or Russian with a professional psychologist with many years of experience in migration. Register here.
More information on the IOM website.