1 3 rd Community Support Framework Operational Program “Competitiveness” (EPAN) Axis 8 “Human Resources” Measure 8.2 Action Training Support Training Support The program “Go-Online” Virginia Alizioti, Program Management dept., GRNET S.A., Funding: European Social Fund, Hellenic Republic
2 The program “Go-Online”: Offers financial support : Purchase of the basic terminal equipment (category 1) Development and maintenance of a commercial website (category 2) Funding covers 40% of the total cost of the expenditures and cannot exceed the amount of €1250. In addition: 3 training support visits, on the SME’s premises for free (Training Support) !! Implementation authority: Hellenic Organization of small-medium sized enterprises & handicraft S.A.
3 The Training Support aims at familiarizing small-medium sized enterprise (and free lancers) in the utilization of the Internet, in order to respond to the requirements of the digital economy that presupposes familiarization to e-business. Implementation authority: The Greek Research & Technology Network, GRNET S.A.
4 The Training Support offers: 1.Training in the utilization of the Internet 2.Informational and Educational material through a web- based portal: 3.Central call-center: (toll-free number) 4. Employment: Consultants of Guidance & Support
5 The SMEs that participate in the Training Support of the program “Go-Online” learn how to: - Utilize the Internet and the - First steps of doing e-business - Develope an effective e-shop - Utilize the on-line services of the State (i.e. electronic tax form) - Utilize other on-line services (i.e. e-banking) More specifically:
6 Place: On the premises of the SMEs, throughout the country: Metropolitan area = 4 Counties 13 Prefectures
7 Results so far: SMEs participate in the “Go-Online” program Enterpreneurs have been trained through the Training Support Consultants of Guidance & Support Informational days, seminars & events Central call-center: hour Educational Material Constantly updated information:
8 Training Support of the program“Go-Online” Thank you! Virginia Alizioti, GRNET S.A.