Organizations

Lifelong Training Center Dias https://kek-dias.gr/ 3 Meg. Alexandrou, PC 43100 Karditsa Training Center Dias was founded in 2009 and initially its headquarters were located at the 2nd km of the Karditsa – Trikala road. Training Center Dias is one of the most dynamic and active companies in the field of vocational training and education in the city of Karditsa, with a great experience in providing Training and Counseling Services. It is certified by the National Organization for the Certification of Qualifications & Vocational Guidance – EOPPEP (formerly EKEPIS) with certification code 1721-09. The Training Center Dias has trained – to date – a large number of people in the wider region of Thessaly, carrying out thousands of man-hours of training in almost all professional sectors (Tourism, Information Technology, Economy & Administration, Technical Professions, Manufacturing, Transport, Health & Welfare, Agricultural Professions, Environment, Pedagogy, Culture & Sports).

UnivSSE Coop Αρχική 173 V. Olgas, PC 54645 Thessaloniki The People’s University of Social Solidarity Economy “UnivSSE Coop” is a social non-profit cooperative. It carries out activities in education, training, information, popularization, research, studies, programs, publications, support services, development of educational and social networks in the fields of social and solidarity economy (SSE).

University of Thessaly, Department of Forestry Homepage 11-13 Vasiliou Griva Street, PC 43100, Karditsa City The Department of Forestry, Wood Sciences & Design is an island of excellence in the higher education of Greece with a substantial contribution to research, knowledge production and education, as well as a fundamental link of dynamic interconnection with the value chain of forests, the natural environment, industry wood-furniture and society for sustainable development and social well-being Students follow an innovative 5-year study program which, upon completion, leads to the awarding of a single and indivisible postgraduate degree (integrated master) in the specialty of Forester, Wood Scientist & Product Designer. This program provides vertically integrated knowledge from the sustainable management of the natural environment, to the utilization of its main products, with an emphasis on wood and its uses, but also on product design. The FWSD Department has excellent infrastructure and building facilities of more than 4000 sq.m., which are developed on an area of more than 10,000 sq.m. The laboratory and research equipment is exemplary, thus ensuring the perfect transfer of cutting-edge knowledge to the subjects treated by the Department. The faculty members of the Department have a high-level research profile. The Department is based in Karditsa, a city in the center of Greece.

Labour Center of Karditsa 44 Iezekiel, PC 43100 Karditsa Secondary trade union organisation of local character. The institutional framework covering Labour Centres is described in Law 1264/1982.

Chamber of Commerce of Karditsa https://karditsacci.gr/ 3 Her. Polytechniou, PC 43100 Karditsa The purpose of the Karditsa Chamber of Commerce is the protection of trade, industry, crafts and trades in the Karditsa region, as well as the economic progress and development of the region within the interests of the national economy.

Municipality of Karditsa Αρχική Σελίδα 2 Myrmidonon & Leoforos Dimokratias, PC 43131 Karditsa The Municipality of Karditsa is a municipality of the Region of Thessaly with seat in Karditsa. The total area of the municipality is 647,387 sq.km and the population is 55.979 inhabitants according to the 2021 Census.

Ministry of Labour Home 29 Stadiou Street GR- PC 105 59 Athens Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family, Directorate of Social and Solidarity Economy. The Directorate of Social and Solidarity Economy has the operational objective of planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating policies related to Social Entrepreneurship and the Social and Solidarity Economy, as well as the necessary actions for the promotion and support of the institution.

LIOFYLLO Liofyllo Dodonis 15 -Patras, PC 26334, Greece Liofyllo’s mission is to transform agricultural waste into eco-friendly products while honoring the principles of a circular economy. Its major breakthrough was the creation of the Welia and Marelia panels, sustainable materials made from olive leaves and biodegradable, bio-based adhesives. At Liofyllo, we are dedicated to embedding Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles into every facet of our operations. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our alignment with nine of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Our three main pillars are female, green and social entrepreneurship.

Xano Channel Home C/ Pintor Martinez Cubells, 2 46002 Valencia XANO CHANNEL is a non profit association of teachers, inspectors of education and professionals, created in 2010 that aims to promote active citizenship, personal and professional growth, employment, non formal education and the use of ICT among organizations and people. The activities and objectives of the organization are inspired by the principles of equal opportunities for disadvantaged people and between men and women. The association also focuses on the inclusion of diversity, encouraging participation of people with different cultural and educational background in order to promote mutual understanding, interculturality and a peaceful coexistence.

Fundacio Pimec Inici Carrer de Viladomat, 174, L’Eixample, 08015 Barcelona, Spagna Founded in 2007, PIMEC is the first foundation in Europe within the employer sector, established with the aim of becoming a strategic representative element for PIMEC in social actions. Its mission is to foster a renewed business culture and values, committed to the environment, by raising awareness, supporting, and guiding micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and self-employed individuals to incorporate social responsibility aspects into their business practices as a competitive factor.