DYPA: Applications have started for 3 new subsidized vocational training programs for the unemployed in Thessaloniki and Larissa
Until Friday, April 19 at 3:00 p.m., applications will be submitted for participation in three new training programs designed in collaboration with social partners and local bodies and will implement the Vocational Training Centers (KEK) of Thessalonica and Larisa of TWICE:
- “Industrial Worker Basic Training”, of a total duration of 230 hours, with the aim of trainees to acquire basic technical knowledge and skills in machine shop work to be able to manufacture – repair various types of components and perform any mechanical work thereby enhancing the ability their access to the labor market in an industrial environment. The program was designed following a request from the Association of Industries of Greece (SBE) and will train 18 unemployed people aged 18-50, graduates of at least compulsory education, residents of Thessaloniki Regional Units. The courses will be conducted live in specialized laboratories of the Professional Apprenticeship School (EPAS) Oreokastro of DYPA.
- “Craftsman of Wooden Constructions”, with a total duration of 180 hours, with the aim of the trainees to acquire basic technical knowledge concerning wooden constructions, such as reading a plan, technology materials, mechanical processing of wood and its products, structural stability, thereby strengthening their access to the labor market in companies active in wood processing. The program was designed following a request from the Thessaloniki Chamber of Industry and will train 18 unemployed people aged 18-50, graduates of at least compulsory education, residents of of the Regional Unit of Thessaloniki, with relevant professional experience of at least one year. The courses will be conducted live in specialized laboratories of the Professional Apprenticeship School (EPAS) Oreokastro of DYPA.
- “Cutting – Sewing” of a total duration of 250 hours, with the aim of the trainees to acquire basic technical knowledge and skills in the design and creation of linen patterns, to recognize the technical specifications of sewing machines, to describe the packaging principles and to determine the production processes. The program was designed following a request from the Association of Thessalian Enterprises and Industries (STHEV) while 15 unemployed people aged 18-60, graduates of at least compulsory education, permanent residents of the Larissa Regional Unit will be trained. The program will be held live at the premises of the company “Bettina” – Textiles ABEE, based in the Industrial Area of Larissa.
Trainees will receive an educational allowance of 2.50 euros net per hour of training. They will also be covered with medical care throughout the training.
Applications will be submitted by e-mail, by registered letter or by courier to KEK DYPA Thessaloniki (kek.thes@dypa.gov.gr, Thessaloniki 73, Oraiokastro, PO Box 57013, 2310699769) and to KEK DYPA Larissa (kek.larissa@dypa.gov.gr, 10 Ermogenous, PO Box 41447, Larissa, 2410564690, 2410564532).
After the completion of the submission of applications, their evaluation will follow and then an informative email will be sent to the beneficiaries regarding their final selection in the programs, as well as instructions for the registration and monitoring procedures of the offered thematic modules.
Upon successful completion of the training programs, the beneficiaries will receive a Vocational Training Certificate from the KEK of DYPA.
For more information: https://www.dypa.gov.gr/nea-anakoinwseis