The online submission of applications for admission to the 30 Vocational Training Institutes (IEK) of the Public Employment Service (DYPA) for the training year 2023-2024, in 39 specialties with high demand in the labor market.

Those who hold a High School Diploma (General or Vocational), of all ages, are eligible to apply.

Applications can be submitted exclusively via gov.gr using the TAXIS codes at:
https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/ekpaideuse/eggraphe-se-skholeio/eggraphe-se-iek-tou-oaed

Specifically, the route is: gov.gr → Education → School registration → Registration in a school → Registration in an IEK of DYPA

The necessary documents include the degree and the identity card, while all documents are attached (upload) to the application in PDF format. Each candidate is entitled to choose a total of: up to three training specialisations in order of preference (1st, 2nd, 3rd) in up to two IEKs of the ..

The 30 IEKs of ISPA provide quality initial vocational training that meets the needs of the economy and ensure that trainees are qualified through the provision of scientific, technical, vocational and practical knowledge, enabling them to develop competences and skills that will facilitate their integration into the labour market.

The course of study is of a total duration of five semesters, divided into four semesters (2 years) of theoretical and laboratory training of a total duration of up to 1,200 hours of specialisation and one semester of paid Practical Training of a total duration of 960 hours.The 30 IEKs of the IYPA provide graduates (after initial vocational training certification examinations) with a Level 5 Vocational Specialisation Diploma.
Applications will be accepted until Thursday 31 August 2023 at 23:59.

The specialties for the training year 2023-2024 are:

1. Occupational therapy assistant
2. Medical Laboratory Assistant
3. General nursing assistant
4. Early childhood education assistant
5. Pharmacy assistant
6. Physiotherapist assistant
7. Secretary to senior and principal officials
8. Graphic design of print and electronic media
9. Journalism, editors and reporters
10. Rescuer - ambulance crew 1
11. Specialist in aesthetics & the art of makeup
12. Specialist in religious tourism and pilgrimage tours
13. Music technology
14. Nutrition and dietetics executive
15. Administrative and economic executive
16. Management and economics executive in the shipping sector
17. Management and economics executive in the health sector
18. Management and economics executive in the tourism sector
19. Marketing, advertising and product promotion executive (marketing)
20. Computerised accounting executive - tax office
21. Executive of hospitality units
22. Supply chain services executive (logistics)
23. Photography art
24. Technical aesthetician in podiatry - nail and onychoplasty
25. Bakery - pastry technician
26. Automation technician
27. Network and telecommunications technician
28. Renewable energy installation technician
29. Technician for refrigeration, ventilation and air conditioning installations
30. IT applications technician (multimedia/web designerdeveloper/video games) 31. Hairdressing technician
31. Culinary Art Technician - Chef (Chef)
32. Technical engineer for thermal installations and oil and gas technology engineer
33. Vehicle mechatronics technician
34. Computer systems technician 36. Technician for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and related products
35. Communication and information technologies in the travel industry
36. Tourist escort
37. Guardian of museums and archaeological sites
38. Tourist escort
39. Guardian of museums and archaeological sites