{"id":181,"date":"2025-11-26T15:10:54","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T14:10:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.afghansingreece.org\/?page_id=181"},"modified":"2026-04-23T17:30:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T15:30:15","slug":"emploi-formation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.afghansingreece.org\/en\/emploi-formation\/","title":{"rendered":"Work &amp; training"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employment &amp; training: working and studying in Greece<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employment and training in Greece: this page explains work, learning opportunities, useful guidance, and simple steps to move towards greater independence.<br>This page gives simple guidance to understand your options in Greece and know where to look for support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rules change regularly. Always check your exact situation with an NGO, an employment adviser or a lawyer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Why employment matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Working allows you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>earn an income for yourself and your family<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>develop new skills that are useful in any country<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>build contacts with Greek people and other communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>regain a more stable and positive daily routine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if the job market is sometimes difficult, there are ways to move forward step by step.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. First steps for understanding your right to work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on your status (asylum seeker, recognised refugee, beneficiary of subsidiary protection, other), your right to work can be different.<br>In general, you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a valid identity document and legal status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a Greek tax number (AFM) and, in some cases, a social security number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a written contract or at least clear proof of your working conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Never sign a document you don\u2019t understand.<br>Always ask a trusted person or an NGO to read important documents with you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Where can you look for a job or training?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several organisations can help you prepare your professional project:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social centres and NGOs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They can offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>help to write a CV and cover letter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>workshops to prepare for job interviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>information about sectors that are hiring (restaurants, construction, services, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Courses and training programmes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Greek or English language courses focused on work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>vocational training (IT, manual trades, sales, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>workshops on digital skills (using a computer, sending an email, filling in an online form)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Practical tips to move forward<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start with a small step: updating your documents, creating a simple CV, or joining a workshop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write down all your past experiences (volunteering, informal work, family responsibilities) \u2013 they can be turned into skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be careful with offers that seem \u201ctoo good to be true\u201d (very high salaries, quick promises, undeclared work).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Talk about your plans with organisations that know the reality of the job market in Greece.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Useful organisations and resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SolidarityNow \u2013 Athens Solidarity Center<\/strong><br>Social, legal and employment support.<br>Site : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/en\/athens-solidarity-center\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/en\/athens-solidarity-center\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Caritas Hellas \u2013 Social Integration Centers<\/strong><br>Support with employment, training and integration.<br>Site : <a href=\"https:\/\/caritas.eu\/caritas-hellas-social-integration-center\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https:\/\/caritas.eu\/caritas-hellas-social-integration-center\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>UNHCR \u2013 Help Greece<\/strong><br>General information on rights and available services for refugees.<br>Site : <a href=\"https:\/\/help.unhcr.org\/greece\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https:\/\/help.unhcr.org\/greece\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For any further questions, you can write to us via the page.<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afghansingreece.org\/en\/contact\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"33\">\u201cContact &amp; Participation\u201d<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Emploi &amp; formation : travailler et se former en Gr\u00e8ce Emploi et formation en Gr\u00e8ce : cette page explique le travail, l\u2019apprentissage, les rep\u00e8res utiles et les d\u00e9marches simples pour avancer vers plus d\u2019autonomie.Cette page pr\u00e9sente des rep\u00e8res simples pour comprendre vos possibilit\u00e9s en Gr\u00e8ce et savoir o\u00f9 chercher de l\u2019aide. 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