DYPA: Extension of applications for paid apprenticeships at the 7 Experimental Vocational Schools of Tourism-Hospitality
Extended until October 18, 2024, the online submission of applications for the admission of students to the Experimental Vocational Schools (PEPAS) Apprenticeship of Public Employment Service (DYPA), for the school year 2024-25, in three specialties of high demand in the field of tourism and hospitality: Reception of Hotel, Culinary and Catering Customers.
The right to submit an application is for those who are 18 years of age or older, holders of at least a High School Leaving Certificate. For the specialty “Hotel Receptionist ” a good knowledge of a foreign language (English, French or German) is required.
The submission of applications is done through gov.gr at the address:
Specifically, the path is: gov.gr → Education → Enrollment in a school → Enrollment in an Experimental Vocational School of DYPA
PEPAS operates in 7 cities (Athens, Thessaloniki, Corfu, Crete, Mytilini, Patras and Rhodes) and applies the dual education system, which combines theoretical and laboratory professional education at the School with the workplace learning program, in real working conditions (on-the-job-training). The aim is for the trainee to acquire the necessary theoretical knowledge as well as the professional experience in the labor market.
The theoretical part is implemented at PEPAS from November to April, while the apprenticeship in businesses takes place from May to October with 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. The remuneration of the students during the apprenticeship in the companies amounts to 176.10 euros per week.
For the operation of PEPAS, DYPA cooperates with the Hellenic German Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Institute of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (INSETE), who have extensive experience in the field of professional education and tourism. The collaboration guarantees placement in apprenticeship positions in distinguished businesses in the tourism sector (4* and 5* hotels), but also strengthens the prospect of professional rehabilitation after completing the studies.
The specialties in the 7 PEPAS of DYPA for the school year 2024-25 are as follows:
- PEPAS Kalamaki – Heraklion Crete – Rhodes: Culinary Artisan, Hotel Customer Reception Clerk and Catering Artisan
- PEPAS Mytilini – Patras: Culinary Artisan and Catering Artisan
- PEPAS Thessaloniki: Hotel Receptionist and Catering Technician
- PEPAS Corfu: Hotel Receptionist
The female and male students of PEPAS:
- They carry out an on-the-job learning program with pay and insurance.
- 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, which was doubled to 240 euros per month, as well as food allowance, which increased 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.
More information in the section: https://www.dypa.gov.gr/mathitia?tab=peiramatikes-skholes-epas-dypa&tab2=&tab3=