A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the Governor of Public Employment Service (DYPA), Spyros Protopsaltis and the CEO Balkan Region Huawei , Ren Fujun. The purpose of the Memorandum is to promote cooperation between the two institutions in order to achieve the following objectives:

• bridge the gap between Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) knowledge and skills
• provide training and educational solutions to meet industry's ICT requirements by offering specialised seminars in routing and switching and developing the social skills of the workforce
• create a talent ecosystem in the ICT industry and support the existing ICT workforce
• promote digital skills training for unemployed women
• support the ICT modernisation efforts in the CIPA

In particular, the cooperation includes the training of 500 unemployed women in basic ICT skills and courses by Huawei Certified ICT Associates. In addition, certification will be given after relevant examinations.

Spyros Protopsaltis, Commander of the DYPA

" NYPA continues to work with technology giants . At the same time, it invests in acquiring and upgrading digital skills to close the digital gap in the labour market and accelerate the digital transition of the economy. Our new partnership with Huawei is part of our strategy to link our activities more closely to the needs arising from rapid developments in technology. Through extroversion and synergies with technology companies, we design and implement innovative actions that support the unemployed and prepare them for the fastest possible reintegration into employment."

Ren Fujun, CEO Huawei South Balkan Region

"Huawei Greece remains true to its commitment to support the Greek society. As well as to contribute with solutions to the challenges it faces. Working in 2022 will require more and more digital skills. As well as continuous training to enable the workforce to keep up with the market's transition to digital skills and continuous education. Huawei invests heavily in education and technological excellence. It continues to support and exploit every opportunity for Greece, its talents and female entrepreneurship."