On the occasion of its presence at the 88th TIF (booth 15, stand 33), the Public Employment Service (PYPA) is organizing a series of important events in Thessaloniki, while, at the same time, it is participating in two more, from 7 to 10 September 2024 .

In more detail, as stated in the relevant announcement:

Open Day for Schools: Sunday 8 and Monday 9 September, from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, in Aristotelous Square.

The event “Open Day – get to know the schools of DYPA” is an opportunity to inform young people and their parents about free studies, the content of studies, paid apprenticeships and above all about the professional rehabilitation opportunities for graduates from EPAS, PEPAS and from the Higher Vocational Training Schools (SAEK) of DYPA. In the specially designed booths of the Public Employment Service (PYPA), experienced educational and administrative staff will gladly inform the public about the many specializations of study.

More information on the new website for Schools: https://schools.dypa.gov.gr/.

YOUTH Festival: Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September, from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, at the “Pavlos Melas” building, Paleokastro (Mak. Agona 9).

DYPA will participate with a booth in the YOUTH Festival organized by the municipality of Oriokastro, the Youth Council of the municipality and AMKE United Societies of the Balkans. During the two days, there will be workshops, discussions and actions for the youth. On the second day in the afternoon (16:00-18:00), there will be a discussion with positions of agencies on opportunities for education, career guidance, youth skills development and participation of young people in decision-making, which will include, among other speakers, deputy director of DYPA, Gianna Hormova and deputy director of DYPA, Vassilis Georgiadis.

Awards ceremony for the winners of the Vocational Education and Training Competition “VET Excellence Awards Greece 2024”: Sunday, September 8, at 2:45 p.m., on the main stage of TIF.

The Vocational Education and Training Competition, entitled “VET Excellence Awards Greece 2024”, was held this year for the first time in Greece, following the initiative of the Greek-German Chamber in collaboration with the Association of Greek Industries.

Companies that train young people in the categories: Vocational Schools (EPAS) and Experimental Vocational Schools (PEPAS) of DYPA, “Post-high school year-apprenticeship” of EPAL, as well as the trainers, will be awarded.

The prizes will be awarded by distinguished representatives of social organizations and representatives of the Greek government.

Huawei-DYPA cooperation: New training program: Monday, September 9, at 12 noon, at “The MET HOTEL”.

Presentation of the extension of the successful partnership of the Public Employment Service with Huawei, which aims to offer training and educational solutions to meet the demands of the industry in the field of Information and Communication Technologies.

Within September 2024, it is planned to implement a new training program for an additional 500 unemployed women, lasting 100 hours, in thematic sections of IT.

Career Days in Thessaloniki: Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 September, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, at “The MET HOTEL”.

120 companies offer more than 3,000 jobs.

This is the 32nd corresponding event of DYPA, organized for the sixth time in the city of Thessaloniki. The aim of the successful action is to enable as many jobseekers as possible to talk directly with representatives of companies from different sectors of economic activity looking for staff, without a pre-arranged appointment.