For students in education and training we provide Short term work-based learning programmes.
We organise students mobilities in Athens, Piraeus, Crete, Peloponnese and the islands.
In particular, we offer a variety of:
- Work-based programmes for groups of students that include workshops, visits to companies and hands-on experience.
- Social and cultural programme
- Accommodation, transport and practical arrangements
Work-based programmes
We provide programmes of 2-3 weeks duration for groups students in vocational education and training in various sectors.
| Sectors | |
| Engineering | Automation, mechanics |
| Food industry | Quality management, HACCP |
| Hospitality | Hotels, Restaurants, catering |
| Beauty | Hair care, manicure, pedicure, face care |
| Information technology | Programming, web development, hardware, computer networks |
| Management consulting | Business administration, engineering, economics, quality management, environment |
| Education | Vocational education and training, adult education, languages, ICT, pre-school education, pedagogy |
| Culture | Cultural management, events planning, communication |
| Social and healthcare | Medical and nursing, psychology |
| Agriculture | Horses, therapeutic horse riding |
Each programme is tailor made to the needs of the group and sector specific, according to the learning needs of the students and includes training and hands-on practice. All programmes are delivered is English by trainers who are qualified with experience in vocational training. Meanwhile, the participants should have a level of B2 – C1 in English language.
The programmes take place either in Piraeus, Athens, Peloponnese, Crete and the islands.
When completing their programme, the students receive a certificate of attendance as well as a Europass Mobility Certificate.
Cultural activities
We provide a full cultural programme, with a series of social events, so that the students get to know the Greek culture and hospitality. The selection of activities depends on the synthesis and the interests of the group. Some indicative activities are walking tours, cycling tours, visits to archaeological places/ museums/ cultural centres/ parks/ places of natural beauty/ beaches/ mountains, daily excursions, etc.
The standard package for cultural programme includes the cost for one common dinner and a walking tour of Athens city centre. There are many other cultural events, that can be organised and implemented such as cooking lessons, music and dance lessons, history lessons and additionally a wide offer of guided tours in archaeological and historic sites.
Accommodation
We provide accommodation to suit any needs and budget. We have negotiated special low prices with hotels centrally located in Athens and Piraeus. We arrange self-catering furnished apartments of 1-4 rooms that could be rented individually or shared.
We offer accommodation packages including lunch and dinner, upon request.
Transportation
We arrange transports from/to Athens airport. Depending on the size of the group, we arrange a bus, a minivan or taxis.
In Athens and surroundings, there is an efficient network of public transportation including buses, metro, tram and trolleys. Taxis are quite cheap and convenient. There are different kinds of cards and tickets starting from single ticket to monthly card.