Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports
Follow the link to find information about vocational education, including the programmes available and the institutional framework of vocational education.
Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation
The Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation aims to implement actions, programmes and projects for lifelong learning, with an emphasis on supporting young people in their educational and professional path and mobility. All the programmes and actions related to lifelong learning as well as programs within the Erasmus+ framework are available here.
National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications & Vocational Guidance
The National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications & Vocational Guidance seeks closer connection between education and training and the needs of the labour market, the upgrading of the professional qualifications of the workforce, the strengthening of employment prospects and of social cohesion. Here you can find information on all certifications and qualifications as well as information on programmes and events.
European Solidarity Corps
The European Solidarity Corps is an initiative of the European Union. It creates opportunities for young people who want to volunteer or work in projects that benefit communities and individuals across Europe. Click on the link and discover the programmes you can apply for.
Voucher Vocational Training
The Vocational Training Voucher initiative helps you access education and professional training services from certified providers. Visit the website for more information.
Eurodesk
Eurodesk provides free information on opportunities to travel, work, study and volunteer in Europe or participate in EU-funded programs for young people up to 30 years old.
Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs is responsible for all matters related to labour and social issues. Follow the link to learn about the National Strategy for Youth Employment.
Public Εmployment Service (DYPA)
DYPA helps you with training, job opportunities, unemployment benefits and social protection. On its website, you can find out about training, job opportunities and events for finding a job.
Business grant programme for the employment of 10 000 unemployed people who face obstacles to their integration or reintegration into the labour market
This business grant programme aims to help employ 10 000 people who currently face obstacles to integration or reintegration into the labour market. It is specifically addressed to private companies and generally private sector employers who carry out regular economic activity. On the website, you will find information about the program, useful documents and instructions.
Business grant programme to employ 10 000 long-term unemployed aged 45 and over, in areas with high unemployment
This programmes aims to create 10 000 new full-time jobs and to recruit people who are long-term unemployed, registered in the unemployment register in DYPA, aged 45 and over, in areas with high unemployment. All the information to apply can be found at the link.
Europass
Europass provides free tools that make your competences and qualifications visible and understandable across Europe and beyond. Moreover, on the Europass platform you will find not only learning and job opportunities throughout Europe but also country-specific contact details and information on learning and working abroad. The Europass tools are your gateway to learning and working at home and abroad.
EURES
Find jobs, training opportunities and valuable labour market information and tips with EURES, the European network of employment services.
Neighbourhood Babysitters
This programme provides financial support for working parents, single parents, foster parents, and families in general, for the care of their child or children, either in the family home or at the home of an educator-caregiver. Their website offers the necessary information about the process, applications, and the respective registers. The programme is co-funded by the Greek government and the EU.
Support for families in mountains and disadvantaged areas
The allowance for residents of mountainous and disadvantaged areas is granted as part of social protection measures for vulnerable groups to support families with low incomes and prevent the risk of depopulation of entire villages. Their website includes detailed information on the conditions for granting the aid, the steps for the procedure and the necessary supporting documents.
My Home programme
My Home is a state housing policy with an emphasis on young people, young couples, and vulnerable groups of citizens. Their website offers information regarding the legislative framework and all the necessary forms for joining the programme.
European Health Insurance Card
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) gives you access to medically necessary, state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in any of the 27 EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland or the United Kingdom under the same conditions and at the same cost (free in some countries) as people insured in that country. Find out how you can apply for this free card.
Child Benefit
Child Benefit is one of the key policy measures to support the family and strengthen it. It is an allowance granted from the first child. The total amount is determined by the number of dependent children and the family income category. Their website offers the necessary information about the process, applications, and the respective registers.
Protection of Working Mothers
Maternity benefits are paid to all working mothers, with a private law employment relationship (dependent work benefit). Beneficiaries are also mothers who have a child through the process of surrogacy, as well as employees who adopt a child. On their website, you can find the necessary information about the process, applications, and the respective registers.
Personal Assistant for the Disabled
This programme aims to avoid institutionalisation and to strengthen the independent living of people with disabilities. All the necessary information and the corresponding documents can be found on their website.
National Strategy and Action Plan for the Social Inclusion of the Roma 2021-30
This programme aims for social inclusion of Roma. On their website you will find announcements, details about actions and opportunities to participate.
The Greek Ombudsperson
The Greek Ombudsperson is the national equality body with a mandate to combat discrimination and promote the principle of equal treatment irrespective of gender, racial or ethnic origin, family or social status, religion or belief, disability or chronic illness, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
ΟΚΑΝΑ
Established in 1995, the Organisation Against Drugs (ΟΚΑΝΑ) is a legal entity that is governed by private law and reports to the Greek Ministry of Health and Social Solidarity. OKANA is running projects co-funded by the Greek state and the European Union. Their website offers information about the programmes implemented to reintegrate ex-drug addicts into the labor market by strengthening their individual and social capital.
Minimum Guaranteed Income
The Guaranteed Minimum Income is here to help you access the welfare system and avoid economic hardship.
The programme is already helping over 200 000 vulnerable households. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply on the webpage of the Organization of Welfare Benefits and Social Solidarity (OPEKA).
Housing and Work for the Homeless
The Housing and Work for the Homeless programme grants subsidies and gives support to people in search of employment. It also helps those experiencing difficulties with retaining their place of residency or a continuous lodging.
Find out how you can access these services on the webpage of the Organization of Welfare Benefits and Social Solidarity (OPEKA).
Minimum Wage
Get acquainted with the government regulation on fair remuneration. The Ministry of Labour and Social Security can help you find out if your employer is respecting your right to a sufficient minimum wage.
Unemployment and Wage Insurance Benefits
Unemployment and employee insurance benefits can support you during job search. The Public Employment Service (DYPA) webpage provides you with information on different subsides you could receive while you look for employment.
Learn the criteria and steps necessary to obtain these benefits.
Social Solidarity Allowance for Uninsured Seniors
Are you a senior citizen who was unable to fill in all their pension stamps? You can evaluate which benefits you are entitled to on the website of the Organization of Welfare Benefits and Social Solidarity (OPEKA).