A new Eurobarometer survey shows that almost half of European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) (46%) are struggling to find workers with the right skills. According to the survey, the recruitment of third-country nationals remains limited. One in seven small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has attempted to recruit workers from outside the EU in the […]
Work placements – Eurodissey Programme
Eurodyssey is an inter-regional work placement programme. It enables young people aged between 18 and 30 to take part in a paid vocational training placement lasting between three and seven months at a company abroad. The aim of the programme is to enable young people to gain work experience whilst improving their knowledge of a […]
Competition – Voices of Migration – Italy
VOICES From Migrations invites university students to turn migrants’ stories into changes in EU policy. Join workshops, create content and take part in “Bridging the past and present for a more integrated society: International conference and multicultural festival” in Rosarno, Italy, from 21 to 24 May 2026. Travel through time and across different countries, discovering […]
Participation – Youth4Regions journalism competition
The Youth4Regions journalism competition invites young aspiring journalists to submit original works on projects co-funded by cohesion policy funds and the European Solidarity Fund (EUSF) in the form of articles, photos and video or audio reports. Requirements Participants must be: Citizens of any EU Member State or EU neighbouring country , with an interest in […]
Scholarships – European Forum Alpbach (EFA) Scholarship Programme
Every year, hundreds of young talents from around the world travel to the picturesque village of Alpbach to take part in a truly unique event: the European Forum Alpbach (EFA). Students, young professionals, and changemakers come together to attend scientific, competence-based, and artistic seminars and studios, engage in a high-level conference programme, and participate in a vibrant […]
Scholarships – Eurolingua Scholarships 2026
Eurolingua Venairlanda is launching its 13th call for Eurolingua Scholarships for two-week English courses in Ireland during the summer as part of an all-inclusive immersion programme. There are a total of 20 scholarships available for university, secondary school, sixth form or vocational training students, with the entire budget provided by Eurolingua Venairlanda. The programme is […]
Internships – International Labour Organisation (ILO)
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) is dedicated to promoting social justice, internationally recognised human and labour rights, pursuing its founding mission: social justice is essential for universal and lasting peace. The only tripartite agency of the UN, the ILO brings together governments, employers and workers from 187 Member States to set labour standards, formulate policies […]
37 Europe Direct centres bring the European Union closer to citizens in Spain from 1 January 2026
A new generation of Europe Direct centres is available to all citizens. On 29 and 30 January, Europe Direct centres and European Documentation Centres met to address the challenges of communicating European issues to citizens in our country. Madrid, 2 February 2026.- The new generation of EUROPE DIRECT centres is now up and running. A […]
Forum – 5th Academy and Conference Human Rights Go Local
The call invites young people to register for the multi-day online participatory forum “Human Rights Go Local: What Works” that will take place from 2 to 5 February 2026. The 2026 edition will scrutinise human rights-based budgeting approaches regarding their effectiveness to promote local governments’ accountability. Who can participate Representatives of local governments (policy-making, public […]