Regional Skills Partnership Greece

The Institute of Vocational Training AKMI is the largest VET provider in Greece and one of the 7 largest in Europe. Founded in 1989, AKMI is active in 9 cities across Greece representing almost 60% of the country’s VET sector and providing post-secondary education at EQF levels 3–5. Every year, approximately 18 000 active students are enrolled with the aim of studying one of the 112 specialties, in more than 380 laboratories in 14 different sectors within more than 37 500 m2 of infrastructure across the country. AKMI’s mission is to ensure that, through high-quality education, young people can become productive, scientific-oriented, broad-minded, and ideal citizens as society is significantly influenced by this category of people. What is more, AKMI has been awarded as “The most innovative VET Provider in Europe” by the EVSW 2022.

The General Secretariat of Sports is responsible for defining and implementing Greece’s national sports policy, promoting health, Olympism values, and social inclusion through sport. It provides institutional, scientific, logistical, and financial support to public and private sports organisations, while supervising over 17 000 coaches working across national federations and local clubs. In addition, the Secretariat develops and funds more than 7 000 “Sport for All” programmes, including initiatives for vulnerable social groups, ensuring widespread access to physical activity and sporting opportunities across the country.

Founded in 1982, Metropolitan College is one of Greece’s leading private higher education institutions and the largest UK TNE (Transnational Education) provider in the country, offering EQF level 6–8 curricula. Accredited by the British Accreditation Council and recognized by NARIC, the College collaborates with distinguished UK universities to ensure high-quality education and strong career prospects. With over 12 faculties, more than 70 Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD programs are available across 8 campuses, featuring modern laboratories, libraries, auditoriums, sports and recreational facilities, providing a unique international-standard learning environment.

The Hellenic Volleyball Federation (HVBF) is an association governed by Hellenic law founded in 1970 and based in Athens, Greece. It is the only governing body responsible for all forms of Volleyball, Beach Volleyball and Snow Volleyball. Working closely with the World Federation (FIVB) and the European Confederation (CEV), aims to develop all forms of Volleyball in Greece. A total of 503 clubs, representing 30,311 registered and active athletes, are currently affiliated.