# Greek employment and training initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-employment-and-training-initiatives > Updated: 2026-08-27T05:49:29.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. The Greek Public Employment Service (DYPA) has implemented various employment and training initiatives across different regions. In Crete, DYPA reported that between August 2019 and June 2026, over 10,000 residents benefited from 41 employment schemes, including job creation, work experience, and entrepreneurship support. Additionally, more than 24,000 individuals participated in training actions funded by the Recovery and Resilience Fund, focusing heavily on digital and green skills. Further localized efforts include the Municipality of Almouros, which approved 12-month contracts for 11 long-term unemployed individuals to fill roles such as heavy machinery operators and green space workers, specifically targeting older demographics to address retirement-related staff shortages. Meanwhile, in the Municipality of Northern Tzoumerka, DYPA is providing a vocational beekeeping training program that includes theoretical and practical instruction alongside a potential training allowance. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: Greece employment initiatives: Almouros municipal hiring and DYPA training programs Greece's DYPA is facilitating new employment and training opportunities, including 11 municipal hires in Almouros and a beekeeping vocational program in Northern Tzoumerka. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-employment-initiatives-almouros-municipal-hiring-and-dypa-training-programs ### 2026-07-31: DYPA reports over 10,000 Crete residents benefited from employment programs and 24,400 from training DYPA says 10,000+ Crete residents got jobs through 41 employment schemes and 24,400 received training, focusing on women, youth and long‑term unemployed. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dypa-reports-over-10000-crete-residents-benefited-from-employment-programs-and-24400-from-training --- Cite as: Greek employment and training initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/greek-employment-and-training-initiatives