Kozani was at the center of employment and entrepreneurship as the 1st Career & Networking Day, organized by METAVASI S.A., took place within the framework of the project ” Skills Development and Employment Centers in the Just Transition Development Areas.” This project is implemented with funding from the European Union through the 2021-2027 NSRF Program and specifically the Just Development Transition Program. The event was a huge success, attracting hundreds of citizens and businesses from the local and broader labour market.
The event, held at the Kovenetario Library of Kozani on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, provided a dynamic communication platform where participants had the opportunity to directly engage with representatives of companies offering job positions (including interviews and networking). They also attended speeches and thematic workshops on employment and entrepreneurship in high-priority sectors offering job and business opportunities in their region.
The event was initiated by the CEO of METAVASI S.A., Mrs. Despoina Garani, who emphasized that the greatest challenge of the transition to the post-lignite era is the creation of new employment and entrepreneurship opportunities that will bring new growth to the affected areas.
This was followed by a greeting by the Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance, Mr. Nikos Papathanasis, who stated, “We are committed to supporting our most vulnerable citizens and promoting equality in employment. Our ultimate goal is the prosperity of the region so that young people stay in their homeland, and those who left can return.”
Greetings were also given by the Director of EYDAM, Mr. Pelopidas Kalliris, by the representative of the Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy of the European Commission, Mr. Nasos Sofos, by the Regional Governor of Western Macedonia, Mr. Giorgos Amanatidis, and by the Mayor of Kozani, Mr. Lazaros Kokkaliaris, with many significant figures from the regional and municipal authorities attending the event.
The large participation and the presence of key stakeholders from Western Macedonia highlighted the significance of the event in supporting local employment and business development, reinforcing the goal of the Just Development Transition of Western Macedonia.
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