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– Facilitation of the integration of the Greek regions into the European Union’s programmes involving all
society actors.
– Provision of feedback for the educational systems, thereby improving the existing methods and
approaches in the fi elds of training and education as these have been developed at European level.
HRDC has the opportunity to improve continuously the current training methods.
– Contribution to the transfer of knowledge and skills from higher to lower developed regions.
History (describe main stages of the development of your organisation)
Hellenic Regional Development Center was established in 1992 with headquarters in Patras, Greece
and its former naming was Western Greece & Epirus University Enterprise Training Partnership. Hellenic
Regional Development Center (HRDC), a non-profi t making association, is located in Athens, Greece and
has branches in Patras and Thessaloniki. HRDC is a national joint venture of regional development centers
and it is dedicated to promoting and enhancing the cooperation between individuals, regional bodies,
universities and enterprises in vocational training end education into the European environment.
In order to meet the challenges of European tomorrow, HRDC has identifi ed the following main areas of
activity:
Preparation & development of programmes for initial and continuous technological and vocational
training.
Contribution to the regional development of Greek territories through technology transfer and
innovation.
Creation of stable co-operation bonds between the world of industry and the university sector, including
technology transfer between Greece and the other European Union’s members.
HRDC relies on the membership of various signifi cant enterprises of the Greek regions, as well as on
the participation of universities and other social partners from Greece. Its members share long – term
technological goals and closely co-ordinate their activities for research, training and information
dissemination in order to reach the above objectives.
Main activities, regular events (conferences, seminars, trainings…)
Regional Development
HRDC aims to facilitate growth and expand opportunities in the local region. Our vision is a dynamic,
sustainable economy which competes on the basis of knowledge, advanced technology and an excellent
quality of life for all. HRDC has helps businesses compete, revitalises urban and rural areas, promotes
sustainability, improves regional infrastructure and facilitates innovation as well as the professional
adaptation of young people and adults to the labor market by providing vocational training. Besides, it
contributes to the social integration of disadvantaged social groups through advising and provision of
information.
Vocational and continuing training activities
To ensure economic and social development it is essential that vocational education and training meets
the needs of the citizen, the labour market and society. HRDC is supporting the development of Vocational
Education and Training (VET) by providing advice, research, analysis, information and by stimulating
European cooperation and mutual learning. HRDC is closely linked to the employment services and is
contributing to the implementation of the European employment strategy through the dialogue with
social partners at European level and through its participation in the promotion of European policies and
actions for the development of lifelong learning. Continuous improvement, adaptation of professional
qualifi cations, skills and competences to any change of the technological and productive environment is
one of HRDC’s main priorities.
Research
HRDC has developed a rigorous research strategy. Our research themes examine core areas of vocational
training that combine and compliment topics of national interest, social and economic policy and EU
integration and harmonisation.
Through the implementation of EU projects funded by the European Commission, the organisation has
undertaken research and development programmes that contribute to continuous vocational training
and life-long learning.
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