Athens Job Center helps residents find work
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The Athens municipality’s Job Center assisted 138 people in finding employment over its first year of operation, supporting a total of 503 individuals facing social or economic barriers to work.
The center provides personalized job counseling, skills training, and connections to businesses and organizations. Athens officials state the program aims to help people achieve lasting independence and social inclusion through employment, going beyond simply placing them in jobs.
Thirty-one percent of those actively seeking work through the center successfully found positions, while another 62 received specialized legal or accounting advice. Mayor Haris Doukas said the Job Center connects social policy with employment opportunities, creating paths to autonomy and participation in city life. The center, implemented by the Athens Development Agency, continues to expand its network of partnerships with social organizations and businesses to bridge the gap between job seekers and employer needs.
