Continues until September 10th and at 11:59 p.m. the online submission of applications for admission to the 50 Apprenticeship Vocational Schools of the Public Employment Service (DYPA), for the school year 2023-2024, with 30 specialties, which have high demand in the labor market.

Those who are 15–29 years old (born in the years 1994-2008) and have at least a High School Leaving Certificate have the right to apply.

Apprenticeship pay amounts to €104.52 or €130.65 per week (for 4 or 5 days of apprenticeship, respectively) for two years.

Applications are submitted through gov.gr, with TAXISnet codes, at: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/ekpaideuse/eggraphe-se-skholeio/eggraphe-se-epaggelmatike-skhole-epas-tou- oaed.

Specifically, the route is: gov.gr → Education → Enroll in a school → Enroll in a Vocational School (EPAS) of DYPA.

DYPA has been implementing the Apprenticeship system since 1952, which is the only dual system in our country that combines theoretical and laboratory professional education at the School with the learning program in the workplace, in real working conditions (on-the-job -training). The aim is for the student to acquire the necessary theoretical knowledge, but also professional experience in the labor market.

EPAS students in the morning carry out apprenticeships in private or public sector companies in positions related to their specialty, while in the afternoon they attend theoretical and laboratory courses at the school.

As stated in the relevant announcement, the students of the EPAS Apprenticeship of DYPA:

  • They do 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 teaching staff.
  • They receive a housing allowance, amounting to 240 euros per month, as well as food allowance, amounting to 9 euros per day, with expanded income criteria.
  • They are entitled to study leave, up to 30 days, with wages.
  • They are entitled to deferment of conscription.

This year the following specialties will be available:

  1. Aesthetic Art
  2. Silversmithing
  3. Bakery-Pastry
  4. General Nursery Assistant
  5. General Nursing Assistant
  6. Pharmacy assistant
  7. Dairy-Cheesemaking
  8. Graphic Arts–Electronic Print Design
  9. Artistic Processing of Marble
  10. Hairdressing Art
  11. Culinary Art
  12. Hotel Businesses
  13. Carpenters-Furniture Makers
  14. Electrical and elevator technician
  15. Mechanic of engines & systems of conventional and electric cars
  16. Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Works Technician
  17. Gas Fuel Technician
  18. Bodywork Technician
  19. Craftsman of smart electronic devices and installations
  20. Machine Tool Technician (CNC)
  21. Electrician of conventional and electric car electrical systems
  22. Technician of Thermal & Plumbing Installations
  23. Metal Craftsman
  24. Aircraft Mechanic Technician
  25. Shipbuilding Industry Technician
  26. Computer Systems Support Technician
  27. Administrative & Financial Services Officer
  28. Clothing fabric and garment design
  29. Horticultural Business-Landscape Architecture
  30. Watchmaking

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