ReGeneration Academy: a new specialized training program powered by ReGeneration

Dynamic start with two new cycles aimed at Digital Marketing and Data Science & Data Engineering in collaboration with Evolution and Data.Hub

Dynamic start with two new cycles aimed at Digital Marketing and Data Science & Data Engineering in collaboration with Evolution and Data.Hub

Applications being accepted January 29 to February 9

January 29, 2018

ATHENS – In 2018, ReGeneration, remaining creative and constructive, presents a new pillar to its strategy. Having identified a gap between available jobs and well-trained candidates in the market, and constantly investing in innovation, ReGeneration is launching the ReGeneration Academy, which will host specialized training programs.

The ReGeneration Academy will include targeted cycles, which will take place over time and between the general cycles of ReGeneration, starting with the fields of Digital Marketing and Data Science.

Combining ReGeneration’s unique DNA and know-how with the knowledge and experience of leading partners in specialized market sectors, the program enters into strategic partnerships with the Center for Sustainable Entrepreneurship Evolution Excelixi, a member of the Piraeus Bank Group; and Code.Hub, for the launch of two targeted cycles: Digital Marketing Young Practitioners powered by Excelixi and Data Science & Data Engineering powered by Code.Hub.    

The ReGeneration Academy of Digital Marketing Young Practitioners powered by Excelixi is aimed at young people who wish to work in the dynamic field of digital marketing, and is a comprehensive course combining theoretical training and practice with workshops and case studies. It includes 100 hours of expertise in techniques, tools and strategies that lead to building a successful digital communication, and concludes with a two-day digicamp where participants work on a digital strategy case study for large companies. Upon completion of the training program, graduates will have the knowledge and skills to design, coordinate, implement and evaluate digital marketing strategies and online campaigns.       

The ReGeneration Academy of Data Science & Data Engineering powered by Code.Hub is a program for learning the basic principles of data engineering, data science and business intelligence, which directly connects the participants with the labor market. The seminar consists of a total of 120 hours and connects theory with practice in a unique way. During the program, participants will gain extensive hands-on experience, working on exercises and real case studies in order to unlock new data usage techniques and tools, responding to any urgent need and the strong demand for data-related specialists.  

More information about the ReGeneration Academy can be found at regeneration.gr/regeneration-academy, while applications for these courses will be open from January 29 to February 9, through the program website.

For more information about ReGeneration, each program, and the conditions of participation, visit www.regeneration.gr.

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About ReGeneration

With a vision to democratize post-university education and career opportunities for young graduates in our country, ReGeneration is the largest employment and training program in Greece. An initiative of the Global Shapers Athens Hub and World Economic Forum, ReGeneration was created with the goal of contributing to youth employment, bridging the skills gap, and combating “brain drain.” The program addresses talented young graduates (up to 29 years old) in a range of specialties with 0 – 3 years of work experience, who strive to stand out as young professionals in Greece. ReGeneration offers participants 6 months (minimum) paid employment at multinational companies and SMEs in Greece, and 56 hours of training with a focus on personal and professional development, as well as mentoring opportunities with renowned market executives. As part of the program, participants also complete 25 volunteer hours supporting select NGOs. ReGeneration is a non-profit program supported by: Coca-Cola, The Coca-Cola Foundation, The Hellenic Initiative and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. Select partners offering necessary services, know-how and resources to the program include: kariera.gr, OTE Academy, Deloitte, Arctic Shores and Google.  

About the Global Shapers Community

The Global Shapers community is an initiative of the World Economic Forum (WEF), the international non-profit organization based in Switzerland and consisting of a network of Hubs, one of which is also in Athens. The Global Shapers Athens Hub was launched in September 2011, with the aim of acting as a liaison between the WEF, the business and science community, non-profit organizations and young people under the age of 30 with special skills, encouraging them to join forces to achieve common social goals related to youth employment, entrepreneurship, and smart, sustainable and inclusive economic growth and volunteering in Greece.

About the Center for Sustainable Entrepreneurship Evolution

The Center for Sustainable Entrepreneurship Evolution, a member of the Piraeus Bank Group, is a certified Lifelong Learning Center. It was founded in 2013 with the aim of supporting sustainable entrepreneurship through educational and consulting services in the emerging sectors of the economy. In the pillar of Electronic Entrepreneurship, he created in 2014 the first Academy of Electronic Entrepreneurship, e-Academy, with 2 complete educational programs, Digital Marketing Practitioner & e-Commerce Project Manager, numbering over 500 graduates from large Greek and multinational companies. Then he created the Cutting Edge Courses, shorter seminars, which are aimed at executives who already know the fundamentals of Digital and want to deepen in areas such as Mobile Marketing, Digital Marketing Strategy and User Experience. In 2017, he created the first Academy in Greece for Digital Transformation, which is addressed to the executives who are called to make the decisions for the successful transformation of their companies. Finally, it provides specialized digital marketing programs for in-company training, based on the needs and requirements of each company. You can see more about Evolution at www.excelixi.gr    

About Code.Hub

Code.Hub is the first IT Hub in Greece by developers, for developers. It aims to connect all professionals in the IT field, creating the right conditions for hands-on knowledge to be enriched and transferred. The Code.Hub team creates and discovers new job opportunities, contributes to the search for the right professional or educational advancement, and works on developer career development. 

Code.Hub is the ideal partner for any multinational company, start-up or employee in the IT sector, as it aims, through scientific approach, to simulate the IT industry and work environment. Every programmer and IT professional has the opportunity to learn from senior developers in the market and enrich their knowledge in code and related projects. 

Learn more about Code.Hub at www.codehub.gr

For more information, contact:

ReGeneration

Katerina Kypraiou
Senior Project Manager
mob .: 6944711715
email: katerina@dev-site.regeneration.gr

Asset Ogilvy Public Relations
Christianna Valli
Account Manager
tel .: 210 6660433
email: christianna.valli@assetogilvy.gr