Cooperation between the aluminium Rolling Division (Elval) and DYPA for 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.
With the aim of strengthening the connection between technical education and the real needs of modern industry, Elval entered into a memorandum of cooperation with the Public Employment Service, 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.
Local community, new employees, youth, students.
2025-
From the new school year, the Vocational Apprenticeship School (EPAS) of DYPA in Chalkida will offer the new specialization ‘CNC Machine Tool 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 people up to 29 years old who have completed at least lower secondary school, and DYPA offers:
• Free tuition for 2 years (4 semesters)
• Paid and insured apprenticeship (€125–€156 per week for 4–5 days of apprenticeship)
• Housing allowance up to €240 per month and meal allowance of €9 per day (with expanded income criteria)
• Student leave and the possibility of postponing military service.
In addition, Elval provides:
• Private insurance
• Voucher cards
• Daily meals
• Free transportation to and from the plant in Oinofyta with company vehicles.
New applied lessons - Interconnection of education with modern industry needs – paid internship in a modern environment
Greece, Chalkiδα, Oinofyta
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/
Participation during internship
Support of labor and local community, talent attraction and identification, training