Subsidized beekeeping training program for unemployed offered in Greece's Tzoumerka

The municipality of North Tzoumerka and surrounding areas are launching a subsidized training program for the unemployed, focusing on beekeeping. Applications are open from August 24 to September 4, 2026. The program, titled "Beekeeping," spans 295 hours and is designed to bolster participants' knowledge and skills in managing bee colonies and producing high-quality honey products. It also covers standardization, packaging, and market promotion strategies.

The initiative, implemented by the Lifelong Learning Center (KDBM) of Ioannina, a branch of the Public Employment Service (DYPA), aims to equip participants with the expertise to develop new business ventures. The curriculum includes information on available funding sources for new businesses and emphasizes good health and safety practices in the workplace. The program was developed in response to a request from the North Tzoumerka municipality.

Targeting 20 unemployed individuals aged 18 to 60 who have completed at least compulsory education and reside in North Tzoumerka or neighboring municipalities, the training will be conducted in person at facilities provided by the municipality in Elliniko. Successful participants will receive a net training allowance of 5 euros per hour and will be covered by medical and pharmaceutical insurance throughout the program. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a vocational training certificate from the KDBM Ioannina of DYPA.