They overcame the 4,000 the applications for admission to the 50 Apprenticeship Vocational Schools (EPAS) of the Public Employment Service (DYPA) for the school year 2024-2025 in 37 specialties with a high demand in the labor market.

Those who are 15-29 years old (born in the years 1995-2009) and have at least a High School Leaving Certificate have the right to apply.

Apprenticeship fees are €118.64 or €148.30 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-tes- dypa.

Specifically, the path 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, which 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:

– carry out a workplace learning program with pay and insurance,

– they study in modern and fully equipped laboratories and are provided with the necessary books and aids,

– are trained by experienced and well-qualified training 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 and deferment of conscription.

This year, the following specialties will operate:

Aesthetic Art

Silversmithing

Bakery-Pastry

General Nursery Assistant

General Nursing Assistant

Pharmacy Assistant

Dairy-Cheesemaking

Graphic Arts-Electronic Print Design

Processing Fur

Artistic Processing of Marble

Social Care Workers

Hairdressing Art

Building Projects

Culinary Art

Hotel Businesses

Carpenters-Furniture Makers

Gas Fuel Technician

Bodywork Technician

Technician of Smart Electronic Devices and Installations

Machine Tool Technician (CNC)

Electrical and Elevator Technician

Conventional and Electric Car Electrical Systems Technician

Technician of Thermal & Plumbing Installations

Metal Craftsman

Aircraft Mechanic Technician

Conventional and Electric Car Engines & Systems Technician

Shipbuilding Industry Technician

Energy Storage Systems Technician

Computer Systems Support Technician

Digital Downloads and Social Media Technician

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Works Technician

Cyber ​​Security Systems Support Officer

Supply Chain Management Officer (LOGISTICS)

Administrative & Financial Services Officer

Clothing Fabric and Garment Design

Horticultural Business-Landscape Architecture

Watchmaking

More information is provided at the online address: https://www.dypa.gov.gr/mathitia.