Organization of Tourism Education and Training in Greece

The Organization of Tourism Education and Training in Greece (O.T.E.K) is the specialized Greek state institution that provides education and training for professions in the field of Tourism .

Organization of Tourism Education and Training operate as a legal entity of Public Law, under the supervision of the Ministry of Tourism. Since its founding in 1937, it has supplied the tourism market with 200.000 professionals.

Today, the Organization of Tourism Education and Training includes the former Schools of Tourism Professions and the Schools for Tour Guides.

The new form of Organization of Tourism Education and Training signals its role in the reorganization and modernization of tourism education and training in Greece, and in the creation of a modern system for the accreditation of the professional qualifications in the tourism sector.

Organization of Tourism Education and Training in Greece infrastructure :

• 20 modern educational units in 17 cities and towns of Greece.
• 2 school establishments operating as hotels during the summer season.
• Modern workshops for practical training – Informatics laboratories – Lending libraries.
• Career Office in liaison with the job market, in order to promote the O.T.EK’s graduates’ employment.

Organization of Tourism Education and Training in Greece offers:

• Attendance free of charge for Greek students and those issuing from E. U countries.
• Paid practical training in selected hotels and tourism enterprises in Greece and abroad.

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