They signed a four-year cooperation memorandum Athens University of Economics and Business (OPA) and AVISat the company headquarters in Chalandri.
The target
According to a relevant statement, the memorandum establishes the cooperation framework between the University and AVIS, with with the aim of developing joint initiatives to support companies/associates, entrepreneurship more broadly and strengthening research and the connection of OPA graduates to the job market.
The agreement includes, among other things, the joint development of educational programs to strengthen the new digital skills required in the job market, as well as the development of applied academic research and the implementation of innovation programs, the co-organization of events, conferences and Social Responsibility Actions and Offering and support to the University Newspaper.
The cooperation memorandum was signed by the rector of the Athens University of Economics and Business, Prof. Dimitris Burandonis and by the managing director of AVIGrécia, Andreas Taprantzis.
Rector of the Athens University of Economics and Business, Professor Dimitris Bourantonis said:
“Updating employee skills and the digital transformation of companies”
“The Athens University of Economics and Business, firm in its adherence to extroversion, enriches its collaborations with organizations and companies for the benefit of its students, offering them the possibility of internships and professional rehabilitation. At the same time, it contributes to updating employees’ skills and to the digital transformation of companies, while, together, we create a positive brand in society through social responsibility and donation actions.”
“AVIS continually invests in cutting-edge technologies to offer the most innovative services”
AVIS Managing Director Andreas Taprantzis noted: “AVIS continually invests in cutting-edge technologies to provide the most innovative services to its customers. Consequently, attracting, developing and retaining talent is a critical priority for us and we invest in continually improving our work environment. We are proud that for consecutive years Avis has been recognized as one of the best employers in our country. In this context, we consider our cooperation with OPA, one of the leading Universities in Europe, to be of strategic importance and we aspire to contribute to their effort to consolidate a strong relationship between their students and the job market.”
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