Cooperation between the Aluminium Rolling Division (Elval) and DYPA for α paid internship in modern industrial units

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Cooperation between the Aluminium Rolling Division (Elval) and DYPA for α paid internship in modern industrial units

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ElvalHalcor is a leading global manufacturer of aluminium and copper products. Today ElvalHalcor has a leading position in Europe in copper pipe production, and has established its presence in the aluminium rolling industry. The Company has over 80 years of experience and expertise, a powerfull production base with 15 factory units, and a commercial presence in over 100 countries, offering sustainability solutions and products in dynamically emerging markets such as packaging, transfers, construction and building, heating, cooling, air conditioning and renewable energy sources. ElvalHalcor is following a development, creating value for its stakeholders.

www.elvalhalcor.com

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Objective Action

With the aim of strengthening the connection between technical education and the real needs of modern industry, Elval in cooperation with the Public Employment Service, has created a new specialized field of study. paving the way for the technicians of tomorrow. The collaboration also aims to boost local employment through targeted technical training and hands-on experience under real working conditions, within a safe and modern work environment. At the same time, the initiative contributes to strengthening local employment and shaping a new workforce with specialized skills in the aluminium rolling sector.

Target Audience

Local community, new employees, youth, students

Duration

The two-year “Aluminium Rolling Machine Technician” programme at the DYPA Apprenticeship Vocational School (EPAS) in Vasiliko, Chalkida, is scheduled to begin in October 2026.

Description

From the new school year, the Vocational Apprenticeship School (EPAS) of DYPA in Chalkida will offer the new specialization ''Aluminium Rolling Mechanical Technician''.

Combining classroom instruction with paid, insured practical training inside Elval’s state-of-the-art industrial facility. The new specialization is aimed at young men and women aged 18 to 29, who have completed at least lower secondary education, and DYPA offers:

• Free tuition for 2 years (4 semesters)

• Paid and insured apprenticeship

• Housing allowance up to 240€ per month and meal allowance of up to 180€ per month, subject to expand income criteria

• Student leave and the possibility of postponing military service.

In addition, Elval provides:

• Private insurance

• Monthly supermarket card worth 100€

• Free Daily meals

• Free transportation to and from the plant in Oinofyta with company vehicles

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Impact on Society

New applied lessons - Interconnection of education with modern industry needs – paid internship in a modern environment.

Initiative Location

Greece, Chalkis, Oinofyta.

Working with Organization

The Public Employment Organization is the official public authority and central structure managing a wide range of policies and actions for the benefit of the citizens. It is a legal entity of public law, based in Athens, and it is supervised by the Hellenic Ministry of Labour, Social Insurance, and Welfare.

DYPA is a central pillar of the welfare state and an operational arm for the fight against unemployment. The main actions of DYPA focus on supporting and strengthening the workforce through the promotion of employment, unemployment insurance, social protection of motherhood and family, vocational education and training, but also on other social policy actions aimed at improving the livelihoods of the workforce.

Even during the pandemic the Organization showed flexibility and fast reflexes in managing to respond immediately and effectively to the new needs created, quickly implementing emergency measures, activating new employment and training programs, utilizing technology and applying innovative tools, so that the services provided by OAED become more accessible, faster and of better quality.

https://www.dypa.gov.gr/

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