The European External Action Service (EEAS) is the European Union’s diplomatic service. It helps the EU’s foreign affairs chief, the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, to carry out the Union’s Common Foreign and Security Policy. Traineeship opportunities in EU Delegations around the world are offered to students, young graduates and trainee civil servants. Who can […]
European Commission takes action to improve the quality of traineeships in the EU
Quality traineeships can help young people gain practical work experience, learn new skills and eventually find a good quality job. For employers, they are an opportunity to attract, train and retain talent. A quality traineeship requires fair and transparent working conditions and an adequate learning content. The EU’s 2014 Quality Framework for Traineeships set out […]
Traineeships at the General Secretariat of the Council of the EU 2024
The traineeship programme offers the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of the workings of the Council and the EU. Around 100 paid traineeships are offered each year. Traineeship programmes Twice a year, the Council offers 5-month paid traineeships in Brussels: 16 February to 15 July (first period) 1 September to 31 January (second period) Who […]
Digital Opportunity traineeships
The Digital Opportunity traineeship initiative provides cross-border higher education traineeships for students and recent graduates. It is financed by Horizon 2020 and implemented through Erasmus+ and the aim is to give students of all disciplines the opportunity to get hands on digital experience in fields demanded by the market. Who can apply Students from universities […]
Internship at the European Institute for Strategic Studies (EUISS)
From September/October 2023, the European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS) is seeking to recruit eight trainees to assist in its research, event organisation and outreach activities. This will provide an opportunity for selected candidates to build research skills; develop experience working in an EU agency; gain exposure to policy-oriented research; and deepen their understanding of EU […]
European Union Intellectual Property Office Traineeships
The OHIM organises traineeships for young university gradueates and professionals to provide them with first-hand experience of the work of the European Union (EU) and the chance to participate in intellectual property administration. The duration of the traineeship is of 12 months and 2 weeks, starting between 1 September and 15 October each year. Trainees […]
Traineeships in the European Union Institute for Security Studies
From September/October 2022, the European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS) is seeking to recruit seven trainees to assist in its research, event organisation and outreach activities. This will provide an opportunity for selected candidates to build research skills; develop experience working in an EU agency; gain exposure to policy-oriented research; and deepen their understanding […]
Traineeships at the ECML
The European Centre for Modern Languages (ECML) recruits trainees twice a year for a paid training period of six months. The main role of the ECML, which is a body of the Council of Europe, is to serve in general the implementation of language policies and the promotion of innovative approaches to the learning and […]
ESMA Traineeships
Based in Paris (France), the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is an independent EU Authority that contributes to safeguarding the stability of the European Union’s financial system by enhancing the protection of investors and promoting stable and orderly financial markets. It offers 6-12 months long paid traineeships to European students and graduates in different departments such […]