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Benefits and programmes for young people in Greece
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Paid practicum for trainees of DYPA's vocational schools (SAEK, ΣΑΕΚ; formerly IEK)
Trainees of DYPA's 30 Higher Vocational Training Schools (SAEK, ΣΑΕΚ) do a 960-hour practicum with an employer and receive from DYPA pay equal to 80% of the minimum daily wage of an unskilled worker, once the practicum is completed.
Body: ΔΥΠΑ
Exemption from Mobile/Prepaid Phone Subscriber Fees (Ages 15-29)
Exemption from the subscriber fees on mobile and prepaid mobile phone lines for young people aged 15 to 29.
Body: Υπουργείο Εθνικής Οικονομίας και Οικονομικών / ΑΑΔΕ
Internship Pay for University Students (ESPA)
University students doing an internship in an ESPA-funded place get €350 a month (€175 part-time), insurance included.
Body: ΚΥΑ 7543/2024 (ΦΕΚ Β΄5473) — Μηνιαία αποζημίωση ασκούμενων φοιτητών ΑΕΙ
BOEA of the Armed Forces Mutual Funds (MTS, MTN, MTA) — family and professional independence grant for the children of members and pensioners
One-off grant for the insured children of serving members and retired pensioners of the Army (MTS), Navy (MTN) or Air Force (MTA) mutual funds. It is paid when the child turns 25, or earlier in special cases such as marriage or serious health reasons.
Body: ΜΙΤΟΣ — Μετοχικά Ταμεία Στρατού, Ναυτικού και Αεροπορίας (Υπουργείο Εθνικής Άμυνας)
European Solidarity Corps
Young people aged 18-30 living in Greece or another EU or participating country, no degree or work experience required
Body: Υπ. Παιδείας
Reduced income tax for young people up to 30 (0% up to 25, 9% for 26–30)
From tax year 2026, taxpayers aged up to 25 pay a 0% rate and those aged 26–30 a 9% rate on taxable income up to €20,000. The reduction is applied automatically through tax withholding and the tax return, with no application.
Body: ΑΑΔΕ — ΦΕΚ Α΄ 198/2025 (ν. 5246/2025)
DYPA Experimental Apprenticeship Schools (PEPAS) in Tourism and Hospitality (paid apprenticeship in hotels)
DYPA's seven Experimental Apprenticeship Schools (PEPAS) admit people aged 18 and over with a lower-secondary certificate for 2026-2027, in hotel receptionist, cook and food-and-beverage service specialties. The apprenticeship in 4- and 5-star hotels is paid EUR 39.04 a day. Applications until 18/10/2026.
Body: ΔΥΠΑ — Πειραματικές Επαγγελματικές Σχολές (ΠΕΠΑΣ) Μαθητείας
EURES – Your First EURES Job / Reactivate / Targeted Mobility Scheme
Unemployed people or workers aged 18-35 (Your First EURES Job) or 35+ (Reactivate) who want to work in another EU/EEA country
Body: ΔΥΠΑ
HELIOS JUNIOR — housing and integration support for former unaccompanied minors after they turn 18
A Ministry of Migration and Asylum programme, run by IOM, for young people aged 18–21 who came as unaccompanied minors. It provides a supervised flat for up to 18 months, a cash allowance on a prepaid card for 16 months, Greek lessons and vocational training.
Body: Υπουργείο Μετανάστευσης και Ασύλου (υλοποίηση: Διεθνής Οργανισμός Μετανάστευσης — ΔΟΜ Ελλάδας)
Upcoming(5)
Not open for applications yet.
Young Farmers Support
One-off support of €30,000-€42,500 for young farmers setting up.
Body: Αγροτική Ανάπτυξη — Παρέμβαση Π3-75.1Upcoming
DYPA pilot work-experience programme in livestock farming for 250 unemployed people (Eastern Macedonia and Thrace)
Unemployed people over 18, registered with DYPA in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, who have completed the 50-hour biosecurity training for livestock farms, are placed for 6 months with livestock businesses and paid €34 a day. The local DYPA office (KPA2) refers them; they do not apply themselves.
Body: ΔΥΠΑ — Υπουργείο Εργασίας και Κοινωνικής ΑσφάλισηςUpcoming
Pre-employment work experience for unemployed young people aged 18–30 in the Just Transition areas (Western Macedonia, Megalopoli, small islands)
A 7-month full-time work placement paid at the minimum wage, for 3,000 unemployed people aged 18–30 who live in Western Macedonia, Megalopoli or small islands with fewer than 3,100 residents. Not open yet: DYPA's call is expected.
Body: Υπουργείο Εθνικής Οικονομίας και Οικονομικών — απόφαση ένταξης (ΑΔΑ Ψ3ΥΥΗ-6ΗΟ), πρόγραμμα «Δίκαιη Αναπτυξιακή Μετάβαση 2021-2027»· υλοποίηση ΔΥΠΑUpcoming
AlmaMobil - Pilot Cross-Border Mobility Action for NEET Youth (Greek Implementation of the EU ALMA Initiative)
Young people aged 18-29 not in employment, education or training (NEET). There is no route yet for citizens to apply directly.
Body: ESPA - Ανθρώπινο Δυναμικό & Κοινωνική Συνοχή (Επιτελική Δομή ΕΣΠΑ, Υπ. Εργασίας)Upcoming
Youth Pass
Permanent annual €150 programme for young people aged 18–19. The 2026 round closed on 15/5/2026; applications run every year from 1 April to 15 May, so the next round is April–May 2027.
Body: Vouchers.gov.gr — Youth PassUpcoming
Under review(2)
This information has not been checked by us yet — please confirm it at the official source.
DYPA Apprenticeship Schools (EPA.S.) — paid on-the-job training
Young people up to 29 years old, holding a lower secondary school (Gymnasio) leaving certificate or equivalent, who are not in education, training or employment, attend a DYPA Apprenticeship Vocational School (EPA.S.) (2-year programme, theory in the afternoon + work-based training in the morning at a business).
Body: ΔΥΠΑUnder reviewApplications closed
Complementary Income Support for Young Farmers (CAP P1-30, Greek: Π1-30)
Young farmers (up to 5 years since first setting up, aged up to 40) within the Single Aid Application
Body: ΑΑΔΕUnder review
Ended(4)
Rounds that have closed. Kept for reference; they no longer accept applications.
«Ξεκινώ Επιχειρηματικά» (Start a Business): Self-Employment Grant for Higher-Education Graduates (ESPA)
An ESPA grant for university graduates (first degree after 1/1/2016) who set up a new small or micro business: EUR 13,000 (EUR 21,000 for a company) for 18 months of operation, and up to EUR 15,000 more for one new job. Applications for the 2026 round closed on 30/6/2026.
Body: Γενική Γραμματεία ΕΣΠΑ — Πρόγραμμα «Ανταγωνιστικότητα» 2021-2027Ended
DYPA special employment programme for 1,000 unemployed university/TEI graduates aged 25-54
Full-time jobs at DYPA for 1,000 registered unemployed graduates aged 25-54, for 12 months (extendable by 12 months). Applications closed on 18/08/2026.
Body: ΔΥΠΑEnded
DYPA integrated new-entrepreneurship programme for unemployed people aged 18-29 (emphasis on women, digital and green economy)
A €17,500 grant in three instalments for registered unemployed people aged 18-29 who are not in employment, education or training (NEETs), to start a new business. The 2026 round closed on 23-03-2026 (results 03-06-2026).
Body: ΔΥΠΑEnded
DYPA 'Proergasia' paid work-experience programme for unemployed young people aged 18-29
Seven months of work experience in a private business for registered unemployed people aged 18-29, with a monthly payment from DYPA equal to the minimum wage and full insurance. The last national cycle closed on 6/12/2024; DYPA opens new, and regional, cycles from time to time.
Body: ΔΥΠΑEnded