DYPA: Applications for the 50 Vocational Apprenticeship Schools begin on Monday 17/6

On Monday 17 June 2024 at 17:00 the electronic submission of applications for admission to the 50 Vocational Apprenticeship Schools (EPAS) of DYPA, for school year 2023-24, in 37 specialties with high demand in the labor market.

The right to apply is those who are 15 – 29 years old (born in the years 1995-2009) and who have at least a High School Leaving Certificate. The remuneration of the apprentices is €118.64 or 148.30 € per week (for 4 or 5 days of apprenticeship, respectively) for 2 years.

Applications are submitted via gov.gr with TAXISnet codes at: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/ekpaideuse/eggraphe-se-skholeio/eggraphe-se-epaggelmatike-skhole-epas-tou-oaed

Specifically, the route is: gov.gr → Education → Enrollment in a school → Enrollment in a Vocational School (EPAS) of DYPA

DYPA has been applying the Apprenticeship system since 1952, which is the only dual system in our country that combines theoretical and laboratory professional training at the School with the learning program in the workplace, in real working conditions (on-the-job-training). The goal is for the student to acquire the necessary theoretical knowledge, but also professional experience in the labor market.

EPAS students in the morning carry out apprenticeships in private or public sector companies in positions related to their specialty, while in the afternoon they attend theoretical and laboratory courses at the school.

The benefits

The students of the EPAS Apprenticeship of DYPA:

  • They do a paid and insured workplace learning program
  • They study in modern and fully equipped laboratories and are provided with the necessary books and aids
  • They are trained by experienced and highly qualified training staff
  • They receive a housing allowance amounting to 240 euros per month, as well as food allowance amounting to 9 euros per day, with expanded income criteria
  • They are entitled to a study leave of up to 30 days with wages
  • They are entitled to postponement of conscription.

The specialties

DYPA: Applications for the 50 Vocational Apprenticeship Schools will start on Monday 17/6, the following specialties will be open:

  • Aesthetic Art
  • Silversmiths
  • Bakery-Pastry
  • General Nursery Assistant
  • General Nursing Assistant
  • Pharmacy Assistant
  • Dairy – Cheese
  • Graphic Arts – Electronic Form Design
  • Fur Processing
  • Artistic Processing of Marble
  • Social Caregivers
  • Hairdressing Art
  • Building Projects
  • Culinary Art
  • Hotel Businesses
  • Carpenters – Furniture Makers
  • Fuel Gas Technician
  • Bodymaker
  • Craftsman of Smart electronic devices and installations
  • Machine Tool Technician (CNC)
  • Electrical and Elevator Technician
  • Conventional and Electric Car Electrical Systems Technician
  • Heating & Plumbing Installations Technician
  • Metal Craftsman
  • Aircraft Mechanic Technician
  • Conventional and Electric Car Engines & Systems Technician
  • Shipbuilding Craftsman
  • Energy Storage Systems Technician
  • Computer Systems Support Technician
  • Digital Downloads and Social Media Technician
  • Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Works Technician
  • Cyber Security Systems Support Officer
  • Supply Chain Management Officer (LOGISTICS)
  • Administrative & Financial Services Officer
  • Clothing Fabric and Garment Design
  • Phytotechnical Businesses – Landscape Architecture
  • Watchmaking

More information is available at the online address: https://www.dypa.gov.gr/mathitia