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 […]
Erasmus+ Traineeships Abroad for Students
Erasmus+ supports traineeships, work placements and internships abroad at any workplace. This opportunity is open to students enrolled in higher education institutions in Programme Countries at short-cycle Bachelor and Master level as well as to doctoral candidates and recent graduates. Benefits develop entrepreneurial and creative skills; improve foreign language skills, interpersonal and intercultural teamwork […]
EED Secretariat Traineeships
The European Endowment for Democracy (EED) is a grant-giving organisation based in Brussels. EED’s goal is to provide flexible support to democracy activists, complementing other EU and member state democracy support programmes. Eligibility criteria Be under 30 years old Fluency in English and good French Preferably be a national of one of the EED Member […]
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 […]
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 […]
Translation traineeships at the European Commission
The Commission organises twice a year in-service training periods lasting five months for university graduates from the EU who wish to gain in-house professional translation experience. This does not exclude those who, in the framework of lifelong learning, have recently obtained a university diploma and are at the beginning of a new professional career. Tasks Those selected […]