The «NCSS CET LLLC 2» operates in Athens, is certified by the Ministry of Education and aims at providing education/training to professionals mainly of the welfare field and persons from vulnerable groups so that they acquire skills that will help them in the job market.

For initiating the educational programs the Center cooperates with services of the National Centre of Social Solidarity, other certified training actors, as well as Volunteer Organizations, while there are efforts to reinforce the educational work through EU or other funds.

The Centers do not have permanent personnel but NCSS employees work to prepare and carry out the educational programs. 

 

ESTABLISHMENT & 1st PHASE OF OPERATION by former bodies (EOP and EOKF)

The operation of a certified (1998) Vocational Training Center (K.E.K.) by the then existing state welfare body, the National Welfare Organization (EOP), emerged as a necessity during the implementation of educational programs under B Community Support Framework (1994 - 2000).

 

The National Welfare Organization had developed educational activities, mainly training young women and the unemployed, as early as 1982, when it began its cooperation with the European Union and since 1986 has been implementing programs in its units throughout Greece. The main training groups were: the young unemployed, women and people with disabilities.

 

In the year 2002, in the context of the operation of the National Organization of Social Care (in which the EOP was merged), the K.E.K. was certified by EKEPIS as K.E.K. of EOKF, National Scope with central structure in Athens and branches in the regions:

• Thessaly, based in Larissa
• Of Central Macedonia, based in Thessaloniki &
• Eastern Macedonia - Thrace, based in Xanthi

In the 1st phase of its operation, in K.E.K. the following training programs were implemented:

1998	"Training in Strategies and Intervention Methods for Welfare Work", total duration 250 hours, trained 15 welfare executives
1999	6 training programs for the unemployed and employees of the National Welfare Organization, as well as other welfare organizations, through the OPs "Health - Welfare" and "Social Exclusion from the labor market"
2000	11 educational programs with the co-financing of the European Union, within the framework of the OP. "Health - Welfare" for executives of E.O.K.F. (EOP - PIKPA - MITERA) & other welfare institutions
2001– 2002	staff training programs of E.O.K.F. & other Welfare agencies, with national resources
2003	15 training programs for welfare executives, with the co-financing of the EU, within the framework of the OP. "Health Welfare", both in the Central Structure of K.E.K. - Athens, as well as in the three Branches of KEK (Thessaloniki, Larissa & Xanthi)

 

PHASE 2: TRANSFER OF K.E.K. AT IKPA (FORMER ESYKF)

In August 2003, the activity of K.E.K. was transferred - as a service unit of IKPA at the level of the Department - to the new body, established by Law 3106/2003, the National Council of Social Care (ESYKF) and which was subsequently renamed the Institute of Social Protection & Solidarity -I. Κ.Π.Α. (Law 3370/2005).

K.E.K., after its subordination to the competence of IKPA, continued its operation based on the initial certification of EKEPIS, ie with its headquarters (central structure) and its branches, as Κ.Ε.Κ. National scope in the following thematic areas:

- Health and Welfare

- Pedagogical

- Environment

- Culture - Sports

- Tourism and Services

- Rural

- Transport and Technical

In the 2nd phase of its operation, in K.E.K. Proposals for co-financing were submitted by the OP of the Ministry of Health and the following training programs were implemented:

2005–2006	15 educational programs, within the OP "Health - Welfare 2000 - 2006" of the Ministry of Health & Social Solidarity
	2 training programs for IKPA employees, in collaboration with and with funding from the National Center for Public Administration
2007	8 programs and other activities (Seminars, workshops, etc.), with national resources
2008	15 training programs for employees of Welfare institutions
2009-2012	Seminars for welfare executives in collaboration with other National Bodies

 

PHASE 3: TRANSFER OF KEK TO EKKA & EVOLUTION TO LIFELONG LEARNING CENTER

In 2010 the responsibility of monitoring the operation of KEK and its branches was assigned to the National Center for Social Solidarity and specifically to the Department of Research, Development & Training of the Coordination & Organization of EKKA, due to the merger of IKPA and EKPA Law 3895/2010.

Since 2012, based on Law 4093/2012, it operates as a Center for Lifelong Learning (KDVM level 2) based in Athens and two branches in Thessaloniki and Larissa, after certification by EOPPEP, with the distinctive title: "EKKA KEK Κ.Δ.Β.Μ. 2 »and license code: 1113

2019

• Training program for the development of skills of Social Workers involved in cases of child protection, in the framework of the Memorandum of Cooperation of EKKA with the Institute of Child Health, SKLE and the Lumos Foundation.
• Training program in the thematic sections "Job Development Path", "Self-employment Path" and "Digital Skills Path", for unemployed guests in hostels (30 people), with the aim of social empowerment and their reintegration into the labor market. It was made non-profit by the company "Skywalker".

 

2018

• "EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR BEGINNERS IN USE OF PC", for 10 unemployed people who are hosted in a homeless hostel, lasting 16 hours
• "SPECIALIZED TRAINING PROGRAM OF ADMINISTRATORS OF THE COMPUTER SYSTEM OF APPLICATIONS FOR ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT, 48"

 

2017

"EMPLOYMENT PATHS", for 20 unemployed guests at Kareas Guesthouse, with the aim of empowering them in their job search. The educational program was divided into two thematic units:

A. The Employability Program, which included presentations and experiential workshops on personal development and job search skills.

B. The Social Entrepreneurship Trail Program, which aimed to familiarize participants with the Social Economy and to provide initial training in Social Entrepreneurship.

 

2016

• "Basic and daily operations", internal training program for executives for the management and implementation of the project "e-pronoia for the citizen", in which executives of the Agency participated.
• "Diversity as a source of knowledge", mixed Experiential Education - Interactive Press, with the participation of professionals from Regions and Municipalities, as well as Roma ombudsmen from the Peloponnese, southern Greece, Attica and nearby municipalities, in the framework of the Action Plan "Development of the National Roma Platform for consultation and dialogue exchange of the Greek NRCP ", a project co-financed by the EU, in the framework of the" Rights, Equality & Citizenship (REC) 2014-2020 "Program.

 

2015

• "Building the effective team", in collaboration with IN.EP. of E.K.D.D.A., a closed training program, in which 28 executives of the Agency participated.
  "Training of Administrators & Users of the" e-pronoia for the citizen "system", two internal training programs for executives for the management and implementation of the project.
  2014
• "Learning Greek Language and Culture", lasting six months, with two sections, one on "History and Culture" and a second on "Learning the Greek Language", in collaboration with the International Club Organization LIONS and volunteer offer trainers
  "Introduction to Computers", with two sections, lasting six months
  "Journalism with emphasis on social media", lasting six months

 

2013

• "Greek Language Learning", with two sections, one with the subject of History and the second with the subject of Learning the Greek language (separately for beginners and advanced), for individuals (average participation 12), who mainly want to take examinations for citizenship.
• "Introduction to Computers" with two sections, and an average participation of 10 people

 

2011

• "INTERNET AND YOUTH", scientific conference, in collaboration with DISYN, attended by 250 people
• "SCIENTIFIC MEETING OF COMMON WORKING MEMBERS OF THE ATPICA REGION OF ATTICA", in collaboration with the National School of Public Administration, attended by 80 people

2019

• "Basic Principles for Combating Violence Against Women", for health and welfare workers, social scientists of municipalities and their services (eg Community Centers), police officers, prosecutors, teachers who come into contact in their daily work with women and children, potential victims of domestic or other forms of gender-based violence.

2018

• "Improving Communication Skills and Conflict Management in the Workplace", lasting 6 hours, with 19 trainees from the field of social solidarity and health services.

2017

• "Pathological Use of the Internet Therapeutic Treatment", in collaboration with the Department of Rehabilitation of Addicts "IANOS" of the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki (PSNTH), lasting 6 hours, with 17 trainees and repetition of the same program with an additional 13 trainees
• "Improving Communication Skills and Conflict Management in the Workplace", lasting 6 hours, which took place - due to the increased number of applications - 5 times, with a total of 85 trainees
• "CHILD PROTECTION", lasting 6 hours, in collaboration with SKLE EDUCATION OF TRAINERS, with 17 trainees

2016

• "Open laboratories for unemployed Professional Counseling & Information", in collaboration with EKPA. Thessaloniki - Specialized Employment Promotion Center - of the GSEE Labor Institute, lasting 27 hours, with 30 trainees
• "Intensive Program for the Upgrading of Knowledge in Social Work", lasting 10 hours, with 20 trainees
• "Gambling Addiction - Therapeutic Treatment", in collaboration with the Alcohol, Drugs and Gambling Addiction Unit (PSNT), lasting 6 hours, with 60 trainees
• "Improving Communication Skills and Conflict Management in the Workplace", lasting 6 hours, with 24 trainees and repetition of the same program with an additional 20 trainees
• "Burn-out Syndrome in Health Services & Social Solidarity Professionals", lasting 6 hours, with 20 trainees

 

2015

•  "Support, improvement of understanding and handling of the Greek language", lasting 50 hours, with 12 trainees and repetition of the same program lasting 50-60 hours with an additional 10 trainees
• "Alternative Treatment of Addicts" - Therapeutic program
• "ARGO" of the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki (PSNTH), lasting 6 hours, with 35 trainees and repetition of the same program with an additional 35 trainees
• "Occupational Exhaustion Syndrome (Burn-out) in Health Services Professionals - Social Solidarity", lasting 6 hours, with 22 trainees and two repetitions of the same program with an additional 40 trainees

 

2013

• "Child Protection, Internet addiction", in collaboration with the Association of Social Workers of Thessaloniki SKLE attended by 20 Social Workers
• "Alternative Treatment of addicts", in collaboration with the "ARGO" Program of the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki, attended by 35 scientists of various specialties

2012

• "The Phenomenon of Addiction: Definition - Causes - New Trends. "IANOS" Therapeutic Program of the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki (PSNTH) ", lasting 6 hours, in two cycles, one for Social Scientists and one for Nurses, on 12/5/2012 & 30/5/2012, with 42 trainees in total

 

2011

• · "DOMESTIC - SCHOOL VIOLENCE AND THE CONSEQUENCES ON CHILD MENTAL HEALTH. PROCEDURES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF IDENTITY IN ADOLESCENCE ", was implemented on 06/15/2011, lasting 6 hours and attended by 17 people
• · "VOCATIONAL EXHAUSTION SYNDROME (BURN - OUT) IN HEALTH SERVICES - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES", was implemented twice on 5/07/2011 and on 14/10/211, lasting 6 hours and lasted 18 hours, respectively.
• · "COORDINATION OF CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES AND ACTIONS (OPA) was implemented on 17 & 18/10/2011, lasting 12 hours and was attended by 42 people
• · "POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS HANDLING IN WOUNDS &" SPECIAL "FIRST LINE AFTER LARGE-SIZED DISASTERS" was implemented on 21/10/2011, lasting 6 hours and lasting 47 hours

2015

• "Introduction to PCs - Introduction to the Internet", lasting 4 hours, with 11 trainees
• "First Aid", lasting 3 hours, with 28 trainees and repetition of the same program with another 30 trainees
• "Psychosocial intervention in situations of crisis and mass disasters", lasting 6 hours, with 24 trainees

2014

• "Injuries in the sport of cycling and ways to deal with them", in collaboration with the Department of Education of EKAV. Larissa, with the participation of 13 trainees, in the context of implementing citizen education in dealing with life-threatening and social situations and more specifically in matters of first aid in emergencies and basic life support and automatic external defibrillation in adults.

2012

• "First Aid - Basic Life Support (BLS / AED)" with the participation of 12 trainees of different ages and specialties, in the provision of First Aid in Emergency & Basic Life Support and Automatic External Defibrillation in Adult