Who can participate?
- Recognized Refugees
- Resettled Refugees
- International Protection Beneficiaries
- Asylum Seekers
- Third Country Nationals (those with either student, work or spouse visa)
Phase A’ training courses PAPHOS July 2019 – January 2020
We are pleased to announce that the “First Step” Phase A’ Training courses in PAPHOS will start in 3th of December
Those registered and selected will be informed via Email, Telephone Conversation and Text message .
Phase A’ includes training on:
- Employment Policies and Legislation
- Soft skills Development (e.g. communication, organization, teamwork)
- Professional Development Skills (e.g. job interview, CV Building ,Employment Opportunities Identification)
All participants will get a certificate of completing the training of “FIRST STEP” Phase A’.
The Phase A’ Training Programme duration is: 6 days long and 6 hours per day.
BE AWARE that the participation in Phase A’ is compulsory and important to upgrade skills and gain better chances to find job.
Participants who will successfully complete Phase A’ , will proceed to Phase B’ for specific vocational training courses .
Below you can see more information about the venue and transportation.
Training Courses in Paphos
Paphos Trainings Location information:
Venue: Youth Information Center (YIC)of the Youth Board of Cyprus- Paphos
Address: Apostolou Pavlou and Gladstones Corner ,8046, Paphos
Group 13
| DATES | TIME | TIME |
| 03-12-19 | Tuesday | 9:00-15:45 |
| 04-12-19 | Wednesday | 9:00-15:45 |
| 11-12-19 | Wednesday | 9:00-15:45 |
| 17-12-19 | Tuesday | 9:00-15:45 |
| 18-12-19 | Wednesday | 9:00-15:45 |
| 20-12-19 | Friday | 9:00-15:45 |
Group 15
| DATES | TIME | TIME |
| 14-01-20 | Tuesday | 9:00-15:45 |
| 15-01-20 | Wednesday | 9:00-15:45 |
| 16-01-20 | Thursday | 9:00-15:45 |
| 22-01-20 | Wednesday | 9:00-15:45 |
| 23-01-20 | Thursday | 9:00-15:45 |
| 31-01-20 | Friday | 9:00-15:45 |
English lessons
The supplementary English lessons aim at facilitating participation in the two training phases of the FIRST STEP programme.
The English Lessons duration will be 5 days long and 3 to 4 hours per day accordingly, with one coffee break per day.
| DATES | TIME | TIME |
| 11-11-19 | Monday | 9:00-13:15 |
| 14-11-19 | Thursday | 9:00-12:15 |
| 15-11-19 | Friday | 9:00-12:15 |
| 18-11-19 | Monday | 9:00-13:15 |
| 21-11-19 | Thursday | 9:00-13:15 |
Phase A’ training courses KOFINOU July 2019 – January 2020
The Phase A training courses involves 300 candidates, which include 36 hours (6 hours per day) of at least 15 classes including training on:
- Employment Policies and Legislation
- Soft Skills Development (e.g. communication, organization, teamwork)
- Professional Development Skills (e.g. Job Interview, CV Building, Employment Opportunities Identification)
The Phase A’ Training Programme duration will be 6 days long and 6 hours per day, with 2 coffee and snack breaks per day.
Training Courses in Kofinou
Kofinou Trainings Location information:
All lessons will take place at Kofinou Reception and Accommodation Center for Applicants for International Protection, at the Common Room – Yellow Stree
| DATES | TIME | TIME |
| 18-11-2019 | Monday | 09:00-15:45 |
| 19-11-2019 | Tuesday | 09:00-15:45 |
| 20-11-2019 | Wednesday | 09:00-15:45 |
| 21-11-2019 | Thursday | 09:00-15:45 |
| 22-11-2019 | Friday | 09:00-15:45 |
| 26-11-2019 | Tuesday | 09:00-15:45 |
English lessons
The supplementary English lessons aim at facilitating participation in the two training phases of the FIRST STEP programme.
The English lessons duration will be 6 days long and 3,5 hours per day, with 1 coffee break per day.
| DATES | TIME | TIME |
| 15-10-19 | Tuesday | 9:00-12:30 |
| 18-10-19 | Friday | 9:00-12:30 |
| 22-10-19 | Tuesday | 9:00-12:30 |
| 25-10-19 | Friday | 9:00-12:30 |
| 29-10-19 | Tuesday | 9:00-12:30 |
| 01-11-19 | Friday | 9:00-12:30 |
Phase A’ training courses LIMASSOL July 2019 – January 2020
The Phase A training courses involves 300 candidates, which include 36 hours (6 hours per day) of at least 15 classes including training on:
- Employment Policies and Legislation
- Soft Skills Development (e.g. communication, organization, teamwork)
- Professional Development Skills (e.g. Job Interview, CV Building, Employment Opportunities Identification)
The Phase A’ Training Programme duration will be 6 days long and 6 hours per day, with 2 coffee and snack breaks per day.
Training Courses in Limassol
Limassol Trainings Location information:
Venue: Cyprus College Limassol Archbishop Makarios III 56 , Limassol Cyprus Limassol CY 3065,
Room No: 002 (next to the cafeteria)
| DATES | TIME | ROOM |
| 08-10-19 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 002 |
| 09-10-19 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 002 |
| 10-10-19 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 002 |
| 15-10-19 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 002 |
| 16-10-19 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 002 |
| 17-10-19 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 002 |
Phase A’ training courses LARNACA July 2019 – January 2020
The Phase A training courses involves 300 candidates, which include 36 hours (6 hours per day) of at least 15 classes including training on:
- Employment Policies and Legislation
- Soft Skills Development (e.g. communication, organization, teamwork)
- Professional Development Skills (e.g. Job Interview, CV Building, Employment Opportunities Identification)
The Phase A’ Training Programme duration will be 6 days long and 6 hours per day, with 2 coffee and snack breaks per day.
Training Courses in Larnaca
Larnaka Trainings Location information:
Venue: “Promitheas” Multi-purpose Space, Larnaka
Bus stop: No. 1068, Griva Digeni Avenue, near Drosia High School, Larnaka,
Bus numbers: 408 – 409 – 410 – 411 – 412 – 413 – 414 – 415 – 417 – 422 – 426 – 427 – 443 – 448 – 542 – 453 – 454 – 455
Group 7
| DATES | WEEKDAYS | TIME |
| 02-10-19 | Wednesday | 09:00 – 15:45 |
| 05-10-19 | Saturday | 09:00 – 15:45 |
| 06-10-19 | Sunday | 09:00 – 15:45 |
| 07-10-19 | Monday | 09:00 – 15:45 |
| 09-10-19 | Wednesday | 09:00 – 15:45 |
| 10-10-19 | Thursday | 09:00 – 15:45 |
Group 9
| DATES | WEEKDAYS | TIME |
| 30-10-19 | Wednesday | 09:00 – 15:45 |
| 31-10-19 | Thursday | 09:00 – 15:45 |
| 02-11-19 | Saturday | 09:00 – 15:45 |
| 03-11-19 | Sunday | 09:00 – 15:45 |
| 04-11-19 | Monday | 09:00 – 15:45 |
| 07-11-19 | Thursday | 09:00 – 15:45 |
Group 10
| DATES | WEEKDAYS | TIME |
| 11-11-19 | Monday | 13:30 – 20:15 |
| 13-11-19 | Wednesday | 13:30 – 20:15 |
| 14-11-19 | Thursday | 13:30 – 20:15 |
| 18-11-19 | Monday | 13.30 – 20:15 |
| 20-11-19 | Wednesday | 13:30 – 20:15 |
| 21-11-19 | Thursday | 13:30 – 20:15 |
Group 12
| DATES | WEEKDAYS | TIME |
| 30-11-19 | Saturday | 13:30 – 20:15 |
| 01-12-19 | Sunday | 13:30 – 20:15 |
| 07-12-19 | Saturday | 13:30 – 20:15 |
| 08-12-19 | Sunday | 13.30 – 20:15 |
| 14-12-19 | Saturday | 13:30 – 20:15 |
| 15-12-19 | Sunday | 13:30 – 20:15 |
Group 14
| DATES | WEEKDAYS | TIME |
| 08-01-20 | Wednesday | 13:30 – 20:15 |
| 09-01-20 | Thursday | 13:30 – 20:15 |
| 13-01-20 | Monday | 13:30 – 20:15 |
| 15-01-20 | Wednesday | 13.30 – 20:15 |
| 16-01-20 | Thursday | 13:30 – 20:15 |
| 20-01-20 | Monday | 13:30 – 20:15 |
English lessons
The supplementary English lessons aim at facilitating participation in the two training phases of the FIRST STEP programme.
The English lessons duration will be 6 days long and 3,5 hours per day, with 1 coffee break per day.
| DATES | WEEKDAYS | TIME |
| 12-10-19 | Saturday | 9:00 – 12:15 |
| 16-10-19 | Wednesday | 9:00 – 12:15 |
| 17-10-19 | Thursday | 9:00 – 12:15 |
| 19-10-19 | Saturday | 9:00 – 12:15 |
| 23-10-19 | Wednesday | 9:00 – 12:15 |
| 24-10-19 | Thursday | 9:00 – 12:15 |
Larnaka Trainings Location information:
Venue: “Promitheas” Multi-purpose Youth Center, (Militou 1) Larnaca
Bus stop: No. 1068, Griva Digeni Avenue, near Drosia High School, Larnaca,
Bus numbers: 408 – 409 – 410 – 411 – 412 – 413 – 414 – 415 – 417 – 422 – 426 – 427 – 443 – 448 – 542 – 453 – 454 – 455
Phase A’ training courses NICOSIA July 2019 – January 2020
The Phase A training courses involves 300 candidates, which include 36 hours (6 hours per day) of at least 15 classes including training on:
- Employment Policies and Legislation
- Soft Skills Development (e.g. communication, organization, teamwork)
- Professional Development Skills (e.g. Job Interview, CV Building, Employment Opportunities Identification)
The Phase A’ Training Programme duration will be 6 days long and 6 hours per day, with 2 coffee and snack breaks per day.
Training Courses in Nicosia
Group 1
| DATE | TIME | ROOM* |
| 20/06/2019 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 110 |
| 21/06/2019 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 208 |
| 24/06/2019 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 110 |
| 26/06/2019 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 110 |
| 27/06/2019 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 110 |
| 28/06/2019 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 208 |
Group 2
| Date | Time | Room* |
| 1/7/2019 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 110 |
| 3/7/2019 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 110 |
| 4/7/2019 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 110 |
| 10/7/2019 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 110 |
| 11/7/2019 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 110 |
| 17/7/2019 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 110 |
Group 3
| Date | Time | Room* |
| 01/09/2019 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 203 |
| 02/09/2019 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 203 |
| 04/09/2019 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 203 |
| 05/09/2019 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 203 |
| 07/09/2019 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 203 |
| 08/09/2019 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 203 |
Group 4
| Date | Time | Room* |
| 09/09/2019 | 13.30 – 20.15 | 203 |
| 11/09/2019 | 13.30 – 20.15 | 203 |
| 12/09/2019 | 13.30 – 20.15 | 203 |
| 13/09/2019 | 13.30 – 20.15 | 203 |
| 16/09/2019 | 13.30 – 20.15 | 203 |
| 18/09/2019 | 13.30 – 20.15 | 203 |
Group 5
| Date | Time | Room* |
| 14/09/2019 | 13.30 – 20.15 | 203 |
| 15/09/2019 | 13.30 – 20.15 | 203 |
| 21/09/2019 | 13.30 – 20.15 | 203 |
| 22/09/2019 | 13.30 – 20.15 | 203 |
| 28/09/2019 | 13.30 – 20.15 | 203 |
| 29/09/2019 | 13.30 – 20.15 | 203 |
Group 6
| Date | Time | Room* |
| 19/09/2019 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 203 |
| 20/09/2019 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 203 |
| 23/09/2019 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 203 |
| 25/09/2019 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 203 |
| 26/09/2019 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 203 |
| 27/09/2019 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 203 |
Group 7
| Date | Time | Room* |
| 24/01/2020 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 105 |
| 25/01/2020 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 105 |
| 27/01/2020 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 105 |
| 28/01/2020 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 105 |
| 30/01/2020 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 105 |
| 31/01/2020 | 09:00 – 15:45 | 105 |
English lessons
The supplementary English lessons aim at facilitating participation in the two training phases of the FIRST STEP programme.
The English lessons duration will be 6 days long and 3,5 hours per day, with 1 coffee break per day.
Date and time schedule of the 2 first groups:
Group 1
| DATE | TIME | ROOM* |
| 15/7/2019 | 9:00 – 12:30 | 200 |
| 16/7/2019 | 9:00 – 12:30 | 200 |
| 17/7/2019 | 9:00 – 12:30 | 200 |
| 19/7/2019 | 9:00 – 12:30 | 208 |
| 20/7/2019 | 9:00 – 12:30 | 200 |
| 21/7/2019 | 9:00 – 12:30 | 200 |
Group 2
| DATE | TIME | ROOM* |
| 22/7/2019 | 9:00 – 12:30 | 200 |
| 23/7/2019 | 9:00 – 12:30 | 200 |
| 24/7/2019 | 9:00 – 12:30 | 200 |
| 25/7/2019 | 9:00 – 12:30 | 200 |
| 26/7/2019 | 9:00 – 12:30 | 200 |
| 27/7/2019 | 9:00 – 12:30 | 200 |
Group 3
| Date | Time | Room |
| 12/9/2019 | 9:00 – 12:15 | 200 |
| 14/9/2019 | 9:00 – 12:15 | 200 |
| 16/9/2019 | 9:00 – 12:15 | 200 |
| 18/9/2019 | 9:00 – 12:15 | 200 |
| 19/9/2019 | 9:00 – 12:15 | 200 |
| 21/9/2019 | 9:00 – 12:15 | 200 |
*All training sessions will take place at the European University facilities in Nicosia:
European University Cyprus
6, Diogenous Str, 2404 Engomi, Nicosia
P.O. Box: 22006, 1516 Nicosia-Cyprus
Tel: +357 22 713000
Participation in all training sessions of Phase A’ is compulsory.
Phase B’ training courses – November 2019 – March 2020
Successful participants form Phase A’ training courses will be selected to participate at the Phase B’ Specialized Professional Training. This phase will involve 100 candidates and will include specialist professional training courses. More specifically, Phase B’ is 120 hours’ study on a number of professions/subjects (Food safety and Health, Basic Customer Service and Sales Principles, Logistics, Hotel and Leisure Management, Basic Accounting principles/ Cash till). This will be organized in 6 groups; the study will be carried out in a total of 15 days, 8-hour study days. The training courses will be organized by IMH and designed and delivered by AKMI, European University Cyprus and KESEA.
The Phase B’ of the FIRST STEP programme in Larnaca will include specialized professional training on:
Hotel and Leisure Management
The courses will provide specialized professional training and knowledge on professions related to Hotel and Leisure Management and are relevant to the sectors below:
Directly relevant sector:
| Sector | Profession |
| Hotels | Kitchen Aides, Cleaners |
Other relevant sectors:
| Sector | Profession |
| Restaurants and Recreation Centres | Kitchen Aides, Cleaners |
| Food Industry | Food delivery persons |
| Service Provision | – Employment by cleaning Companies as cleaners of buildings and outdoor areas – Groundskeepers – Loading/ Unloading labourers – Pest Control labourers for Homes and Offices |
Location information:
Venue: “Promitheas” Multi-purpose Youth Center, Militou 1, Larnaca
Bus stop near the venue: No. 1068, Griva Digeni Avenue, near Drosia High School, Larnaca
Bus numbers: 408 – 409 – 410 – 411 – 412 – 413 – 414 – 415 – 417 – 422 – 426 – 427 – 443 – 448 – 542 – 453 – 454 – 455
Map:
Training Programme Phase B’ – Group 1:
The duration of the Phase B’ Specialized Professional Training Programme will be 15 days long and 8 hours per day, with 2 breaks and a light lunch break per day.
| ΑΑ | Date | Day | Time |
| 1 | 16/12/2019 | Monday | 9:00-18:00 |
| 2 | 20/12/2019 | Friday | 9:00-18:00 |
| 3 | 21/12/2019 | Saturday | 9:00-18:00 |
| 4 | 22/12/2019 | Sunday | 9:00-18:00 |
| 5 | 23/12/2019 | Monday | 9:00-18:00 |
| 6 | 28/12/2019 | Saturday | 9:00-18:00 |
| 7 | 29/12/2019 | Sunday | 9:00-18:00 |
| 8 | 3/1/2020 | Friday | 9:00-18:00 |
| 9 | 4/1/2020 | Saturday | 9:00-18:00 |
| 10 | 10/1/2020 | Friday | 9:00-18:00 |
| 11 | 11/1/2020 | Saturday | 9:00-18:00 |
| 12 | 12/1/2020 | Sunday | 9:00-18:00 |
| 13 | 17/1/2020 | Friday | 9:00-18:00 |
| 14 | 18/1/2020 | Saturday | 9:00-18:00 |
| 15 | 19/1/2020 | Sunday | 9:00-18:00 |
Participation in all training sessions of Phase B’ is compulsory.
Basic Accounting Principles (Nicosia)
| Dates | Days | Time | Venue* | |
| 1 | 20/1/2020 | Monday | 9:00-18:00 | RTD Talos Ltd, Block A 4th floor |
| 2 | 21/1/2020 | Tuesday | 9:00-18:00 | RTD Talos Ltd, Block A 4th floor |
| 3 | 22/1/2020 | Wednesday | 9:00-18:00 | RTD Talos Ltd, Block A 4th floor |
| 4 | 23/1/2020 | Thursday | 9:00-18:00 | RTD Talos Ltd, Block A 4th floor |
| 5 | 27/1/2020 | Monday | 9:00-18:00 | European University, Room 108 (East Block, 1nd Floor) |
| 6 | 28/1/2020 | Tuesday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 7 | 29/1/2020 | Wednesday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 8 | 30/1/2020 | Thursday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 9 | 31/1/2020 | Friday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 10 | 4/2/2020 | Tuesday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 11 | 5/2/2020 | Wednesday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 12 | 6/2/2020 | Thursday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 13 | 7/2/2020 | Friday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 14 | 10/2/2020 | Monday | 9:00-18:00 | European University |
| 15 | 14/2/2020 | Friday | 9:00-18:00 | European University |
Logistics (Nicosia)
Please see below the date and time schedule of the trainings:
| Date | Day | Time | Venue* | |
| 1 | 20/1/2020 | Monday | 9:00-18:00 | DOMS Business Centre |
| 2 | 21/1/2020 | Tuesday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 3 | 22/1/2020 | Wednesday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 4 | 23/1/2020 | Thursday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 5 | 24/1/2020 | Friday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 6 | 28/1/2020 | Tuesday | 9:00-18:00 | European University, Room 110 (East Block, 1st Floor) |
| 7 | 30/1/2020 | Thursday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 8 | 31/1/2020 | Friday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 9 | 3/2/2020 | Monday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 10 | 4/2/2020 | Tuesday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 11 | 5/2/2020 | Wednesday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 12 | 6/2/2020 | Thursday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 13 | 7/2/2020 | Friday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 14 | 10/2/2020 | Monday | 9:00-18:00 | European University |
| 15 | 12/2/2020 | Wednesday | 9:00-18:00 | European University |
Basic Costumer Service and Sales Principles (Larnaca)
Please see below the date and time schedule of the trainings
| Date | Days | Time | Venue | Room | |
| 1 | 23/1/2020 | Thursday | 9:00-18:00 | Larnaca College | Class B, 3rd Floor |
| 2 | 24/1/2020 | Friday | 9:00-18:00 | Lab 1, 2nd Floor | |
| 3 | 27/1/2020 | Monday | 9:00-18:00 | Lab 1, 2nd Floor | |
| 4 | 28/1/2020 | Tuesday | 9:00-18:00 | Class B, 3rd Floor | |
| 5 | 29/1/2020 | Wednesday | 9:00-18:00 | Lab 1, 2nd Floor | |
| 6 | 30/1/2020 | Thursday | 9:00-18:00 | Class B, 3rd Floor | |
| 7 | 31/1/2020 | Friday | 9:00-18:00 | Class B, 3rd Floor | |
| 8 | 3/2/2020 | Monday | 9:00-18:00 | Lab 1, 2nd Floor | |
| 9 | 4/2/2020 | Tuesday | 9:00-18:00 | Class B, 3rd Floor | |
| 10 | 5/2/2020 | Wednesday | 9:00-18:00 | Lab 1, 2nd Floor | |
| 11 | 6/2/2020 | Thursday | 9:00-18:00 | Lab 1, 2nd Floor | |
| 12 | 7/2/2020 | Friday | 9:00-18:00 | Lab 1, 2nd Floor | |
| 13 | 10/2/2020 | Monday | 9:00-18:00 | Lab 1, 2nd Floor | |
| 14 | 13/2/2020 | Thursday | 9:00-18:00 | Lab 1, 2nd Floor | |
| 15 | 14/2/2020 | Friday | 9:00-18:00 | Lab 1, 2nd Floor |
Hotel and Leisure Management (Skarinou, Larnaka)
Please see below the date and time schedule of the trainings
| No | Date | Day | Time | Venue |
| 1 | 6/2/2020 | Thursday | 9:00-18:00 | Environmental Information Center of Larnaka Mountainous Area, Skarinou |
| 2 | 8/2/2020 | Saturday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 3 | 9/2/2020 | Sunday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 4 | 14/2/2020 | Friday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 5 | 15/2/2020 | Saturday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 6 | 22/2/2020 | Saturday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 7 | 23/2/2020 | Sunday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 8 | 27/2/2020 | Thursday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 9 | 29/2/2020 | Saturday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 10 | 1/3/2020 | Sunday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 11 | 5/3/2020 | Thursday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 12 | 7/3/2020 | Saturday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 13 | 8/3/2020 | Sunday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 14 | 12/3/2020 | Thursday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 15 | 14/3/2020 | Saturday | 9:00-18:00 | |
| 16 | 15/3/2020 | Sunday | 10:30 – 12:30 |
Work orientation and development - April 2020 – July 2020
This phase will consist of 6 training programs which will consult a pool of 100 candidates. The programs will offer consultation on self and commercial awareness as well as job schemes awareness on the labour market in Cyprus under the auspices of Ms Eleni Markantoni of European University Cyprus. Each candidate will receive more than 2.5 hours of individualized consultation and work orientation.
Graduation – Scholarship - July 2020
Upon Graduation, the European University Cyprus will offer a one-year scholarship (two semesters) to the candidate with the highest score. The University will monitor the progress of the candidate within the year and will re-assess whether to continue the scholarship further.