The Chair of the Department of Regional and Economic Development of the Agricultural University of Athens, Mrs. Marina Selini Katsaiti, participated in the Workshop "Professional Orientation - The economic schools of the 4th scientific field" organized on Thursday 22 February 2024 via Webex.

The Workshop was attended by more than 20 Lyceums such as, the Standard Lyceum of Heraklion, the 1st and 3rd High School of Koropi, the 3rd High School of P. Faliro, the 5th High School of Halandri, the EPAL Karystos, the 2nd Lyceum of Glyfada, the EPAL Perama etc. The Business Administration Department of the University of Athens and the Economics Department of the University of Athens were also represented at the conference.

Mrs. Katsaiti informed the candidates of the 4th scientific child about the comparative advantages of the REGED department, AUA, as well as the structure of studies in the department. In particular, the Chairperson of the Department stressed

a) the established professional rights of the graduates (registration in the Chamber of Economics and participation in the announcements of the ASEP) in addition to the professional rights of the Regional Economist,

(b) the new age and international academic staff of the department,

(c) the excellent facilities and infrastructure of the department,

d) the particularly low cost of living, the location and the safe and friendly environment combined with the city of Amfissa and

(e) the affordable admission basis.

Finally, Ms Katsaiti discussed issues of Professional Orientation that concern all candidates regardless of their direction of study and stressed the importance of selection based on the characteristics of each student, and according to their dreams and ambitions.