Academy - Free vocational training programs

ODYSSEA

Academy - Free vocational training programs logo
Last updated: 10/18/2024

Description

Odyssea is a non-profit organization that supports young vulnerable people to have access to employment opportunities in society. We provide tailored vocational and life-skills training combined with employability services that bridge young people with the world of work and empower them to realize their full potential..

The Academy: Our Academy’s goal is to help people develop new skills and find work. The Academy process includes vocational training courses in a variety of subjects, as well as soft and digital skills education. The courses are intensive and hands-on, taking place at our new, state-of-the-art training center equipped with the latest technology and training tools.

The courses include:

  • Soft skills and empowerment courses: Soft skills development to enhance beneficiaries’ career opportunities.
  • Tailor-made courses: Tailor-made courses, designed around the needs of companies to fill job vacancies or to upskill their employees.
  • Introductory courses: Familiarization with different professional sectors with the aim of career orientation.

Training sectors:

  • HORECA (derived from the combination of the words HOtel REstaurant CAtering) is the category of training that prepares beneficiaries for the Hospitality and Food service sector.
  • MEP (derived from the words Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) is the category of training that will prepare beneficiaries for the sector of construction, the backbone of every economy.
  • Business vocation training programs that help participants develop their marketing and sales skill set.
  • Tech (short for Technology) is the category of training that delves into all the aspects of technology,
    computers and networks that our hyper-connected world relies on.

All programs are offered to participants free of charge.

All training courses are delivered in Greek and/or English.

CLICK HERE to see the current and upcoming courses and read more information.

CLICK HERE to apply for the course you are interested in.

Accessibility & Additional Information

  • This service is closed on public holidays: YES
  • Is an appointment required: NO
  • Eligibility for services: 18+, English or Greek language speaker
  • Communication in sign language: NO
  • The entrance to this location has a ramp: YES
  • This location has an elevator: NO
  • This location has female staff: YES
  • This location has separate bathrooms for men and women: YES
  • All Services Listed Are Free of Charge: YES

Opening Hours

Monday:
09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday:
09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday:
09:00 - 18:00
Thursday:
09:00 - 18:00
Friday:
09:00 - 18:00

Address

Nikiforou Mandilara 17 [ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ ΜΑΝΔΗΛΑΡΑ 17], Renti-Athens 18233