On Monday, June 6, 2022 at 23:59, the electronic submission of applications for certification providers of persons (Phase A) for their inclusion in the Register of Certification Providers established by the Public Employment Service (DYPA, former OAED), in the framework of the "new generation" skills upgrade programs for 80,000 unemployed, is completed. The total budget amounts to 100 million euros. Η χρηματοδότηση προέρχεται από το Ταμείο Ανάκαμψης και Ανθεκτικότητας.

The aim of the action is to effectively link training with the needs of the labour market. Also the strengthening of the employability of the unemployed for their faster labor reintegration.

Specifically, providers, who are interested in certifying the knowledge and skills of trainees in "Upskilling and retraining programmes in high-demand sectors with a focus on digital and green skills", are invited to apply through the Single Digital Gateway of the Public Administration gov.gr, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the relevant call, for inclusion in the register.

It is recalled that the action concerns the providing theoretical training lasting 50-200 hours to 80,000 unemployed people over the age of 18. It will lead to the acquisition of digital and "green" knowledge and skills and corresponding certification through independent certification bodies. The institutions will join the special Register of Certification Bodies if they meet specific quality assurance criteria, as set out in the public call. Applications will be evaluated by committees and providers who meet the terms and conditions will be included in the Registry.

The new programs mark the upgrading of the continuing vocational training of the unemployed, with targeted interventions throughout the process and the stakeholders (training providers, certification providers, trainees, etc.).