- Purpose of the Program
The program aims to prepare 25,000 unemployed people, aged 18-29, for their integration into the labor market. Through the acquisition of professional experience, participants will strengthen their skills and improve their employment prospects.
- Participating Businesses
The program is aimed at private sector businesses across the country. In order to be included in the program, a business must not have reduced its staff during the three months prior to submitting the electronic application on the DYPA platform. Businesses are included in the program based on the number of their employees as follows:
• Businesses with 0-3 people: 1 beneficiary
• Businesses with 4-9 people: 2 beneficiaries
• Businesses with 10-19 people: 3 beneficiaries
• Businesses with 20-30 people: 5 beneficiaries
• Businesses with 31-50 people: 8 beneficiaries
• Businesses with 51+ people: 20% of staff and up to 20 beneficiaries
- Beneficiaries
The program is aimed at unemployed people aged 18-29 who are registered in the digital register of unemployed people of the Hellenic Employment Agency (DYPA) and are not participating in any education or training program nor are they employed according to their designation until their placement in the company.
- Duration and Compensation
The duration of the internship is 7 months, with a daily workload of 8 hours, 5 days a week. DYPA pays participants a monthly compensation equal to the legal minimum wage, as well as a proportion of holiday gifts and vacation allowance. Beneficiaries enjoy full medical coverage and are covered by e-EFKA insurance.
- Budget
The total budget of the program amounts to 200 million euros, co-financed by Greece and the European Union through the “Human Resources and Social Cohesion” Program under Priority 5 “Employment of Youth (15-29 years old) NEETs (outside employment, education and training)”.
- Participation Process
- Businesses submit applications electronically at gov.gr.
- They determine the specialty and required qualifications of the position(s).
- DYPA confirms that the company meets the requirements.
- DYPA’s employment consultants recommend candidates to the company according to the required qualifications of the position(s).
- The company chooses among the candidates and they sign a cooperation agreement.
Your collaboration with Business Best can help you ensure effective and efficient recruitment of personnel through the DYPA, thus enhancing your potential for the growth and success of your business.
We plan together your path to success
This program is an important initiative to strengthen the employment of young people in Greece, offering them valuable professional experience and enhancing their prospects for integration into the labor market.
Business Best:
Business Best, with many years of experience and expertise in DYPA programs, undertakes the preparation and submission of the relevant applications. With over 10 years of successful presence in the sector and hundreds of satisfied clients, we ensure that businesses will have the best possible opportunity to benefit from DYPA’s actions. Our specialized consultants will guide you through every step of the process, ensuring the successful outcome of your application.