Greek Networking events

As part of Task 4.1 (Local Networking Events) of the SECOVE project, three local events were organized in Greece. Two events were organized by SAEK Egaleo and one was organized by the Chamber of Small and Medium Industries of Piraeus. 

Local networking event by the Chamber of Small and Medium-sized Entreprises of Piraeus 

Concerning the event that was organised by the Chamber of Small and Medium-sized Entreprises of Piraeus, the event took place on June 18th, 2025, and focused on the cooperation between companies and educational institutions in technical professions.

It was held at the premises of the Chamber, with the participation of 33 attendees, including staff involved in the project, educators, representatives from the private sector, employers, employees, social partners. The event focused on best practices in the collaboration between businesses and educational institutions to strengthen technical professions.

The role of the Chamber of Small and Medium-sized Entreprises of Piraeus through the SECOVE project was highlighted, focusing on bridging education and the labour market. Internships were presented as key tools for skills development. The specialties of SAEK Egaleo and SAEK DELTA were introduced, along with examples of applied research through competitions, promoting innovation and youth engagement. 

Local networking events by SAEK Egaleo 

Concerning the events that were organized by SAEK Egaleo, the first event took place on March 17th, 2024, and focused on establishing direct interaction between VET students and companies. It was held at the premises of SAEK Egaleo, with the participation of over 80 attendees, including students, educators, and representatives from the private sector.

During the event, companies were introduced to the structure and content of the study programs of Level 5 VET education. An open dialogue followed, where students had the opportunity to engage with company representatives, gaining valuable insight into potential career paths and expectations of the labor market. The second event was organized on November 21st, 2024, bringing together representatives from various companies and industry stakeholders.

The event was held at a local business chamber and attracted around 20 participants. The focus was placed on exploring structured ways of connecting Level 5 education with the labor market needs. Partnership brochures and cooperation forms were distributed to the companies, and discussions took place on how to foster sustainable cooperation models.

Both events were organized and coordinated by SAEK Egaleo, in close alignment with the strategic goals of the SECOVE project and the aim to strengthen local VET-industry synergies in the clean and sustainable energy sector. 

All local networking events had a significant impact on strengthening the connection between vocational education and the labour market in Greece. They successfully fostered dialogue between VET providers and businesses, encouraged the formation of new collaborations, and offered a platform to share effective practices in work-based learning. The active participation of stakeholders and the open exchange of ideas contributed to aligning training programmes with industry needs, enhancing the relevance of VET in the green and sustainable energy sectors. These events demonstrated the value of local engagement in advancing the goals of the SECOVE project and supporting regional vocational excellence.