Farmers Vocational Education and Training: The Case of Public Institutes of Vocational Training at ELGO-DIMITRA
Vasiliki Bitsopoulou,
Eleni Pastrapa,
Eleni Zenakou,
Despina Sdrali,
Eleni Theodoropoulou
Affiliations
Vasiliki Bitsopoulou
Department of Economics and Sustainable Development, School of Environment, Geography and Applied Economics, Harokopio University of Athens, 17676 Athens, Greece
Eleni Pastrapa
Department of Economics and Sustainable Development, School of Environment, Geography and Applied Economics, Harokopio University of Athens, 17676 Athens, Greece
Eleni Zenakou
Department of Economics and Sustainable Development, School of Environment, Geography and Applied Economics, Harokopio University of Athens, 17676 Athens, Greece
Despina Sdrali
Department of Economics and Sustainable Development, School of Environment, Geography and Applied Economics, Harokopio University of Athens, 17676 Athens, Greece
Eleni Theodoropoulou
Department of Economics and Sustainable Development, School of Environment, Geography and Applied Economics, Harokopio University of Athens, 17676 Athens, Greece
The aim of this study was to investigate the current organizational climate of Public Vocational Education and Training Initiatives at ELGO-DIMITRA in Greece. It utilized a SWOT analysis to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the Institute’s programs. The findings indicate a need to ensure the quality of Vocational Education and Training Initiatives and enhance the educational services provided to young farmers by adopting a regularly updated framework. This study is crucial for future research, and it is important to replicate it with different focus groups, including trainers, trainees, and graduates, who can provide valuable insight into the sustainability of the Vocational Education and Training Initiatives.
