How do you get a traineeship in the European Parliament?

You can choose from several work places: Luxembourg, Brussels, Strasbourg or a European Parliament Liaison Office (EPLO) in any EU Member State. To apply for a traineeship in a Liaison Office, you must be fluent in the language of the chosen country.

Are traineeships at European Parliament paid?

The Schuman traineeships are paid and can be undertaken at one of the European Parliament’s official places of work – Brussels, Luxembourg and Strasbourg – or in its Liaison Offices in the Member States.

Why you are applying for a traineeship at the European Commission?

A traineeship with an impact As a trainee at the European Commission, you can expect to make a real contribution. Trainees enjoy full trust within the Commission, but also freedom in the way they can contribute and propose new ideas. One important tip: be proactive during your traineeship!

What is difference between internship and traineeship?

Sometimes, doing an internship involves working towards gaining a certification that will help you as your career develops. Some internships are paid, whereas others aren’t. A traineeship on the other hand, is an official training programme, offered by employers to train up new staff for a specific role.

What are the benefits of a traineeship?

By kick-starting an apprenticeship or traineeship, you can:

  • Earn a nationally recognised qualification.
  • Get paid to work and study.
  • Get a leg up on the competition by gaining valuable year-on-year work experience that university students miss out on.
  • Learn practical information that you can then practise on the job.

Are trainees considered employees?

Section 2(e) of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 defines an “employee” which excludes only apprentice. The Act says “employee means any person (other than an apprentice)…”. The trainee comes under the scope of any person and therefore is an employee.

What happens after a traineeship?

The aim of a traineeship is to help a young person move into an apprenticeship or employment, so ideally a person will become employed or become an apprentice after completing their traineeship.