European Traineeships in theory and practice Katarzyna Sumisławska

European Traineeships in theory and practice Katarzyna Sumisławska katarzyna. sumislawska@ext. ec. europa. eu Jadwiga Miśtak jadwiga. mistak@ep. europa. eu

Former Stagiaiers

Traineeship in the EU institutions

European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) Blue Book

Eligibility (general requirements) • University graduate (at least Bachelor) • Nationalities: – – Member States of the European Union, Candidate countries from a pre-accession strategy, Countries contributing financially to the Framework Programme, Limited number of other nationals may also be accepted. • Languages: – 1 st language: English/German/French – 2 nd language: one EU language (only for EU nationals) • Not have done more than 6 weeks of in-service training or work for any EU institutions or bodies

Joint Research Centre • Types: – preparation of a thesis for a university degree (Master, Ph. D), – after university education: 5 years after the last university degree • Duration: 3 – 5 months, • Start: 1 st or 16 th of the month • Allowance (monthly): 25% of the basic remuneration for an official at grade AD 5/1 • Reimbursment of travel expenses (50 km rule) • Apply: Information on the website

Joint Research Centre http: //recruitment. jrc. europa. eu

Location and Structure

Blue Book • Types: – Administration, – Translation: into your main language (normally your native language) from 2 other official EU languages – 1 st source language: English/German or French – 2 nd source language: any of the official EU languages • • Duration: 5 months, Start: 1 st of October or 1 of March Allowance (monthly): ~ 1, 000 EUR Reimbursment of travel expenses (50 km rule)

Website http: //ec. europa. eu/stages

Recruitment process March Session October Session Statistics July - August January 10, 000 + End of October End of April 2, 800 Selection Mid December Mid July 600 -700 Traineeship starts 1 st of March 1 st of October Application Eligibility check Blue Book

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European Parliament Training placements Translation training placements Traineeships for Translation university traineeships for graduates Programme of university traineeships for graduates people with disabilities

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Eligibility (general requirements) • be nationals of a Member State of the European Union or an applicant country, without prejudice to the provisions of article 5 paragraph 2 of the Internal rules; • be aged 18 or over on their traineeship starting date; • have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union; • not have been awarded any other traineeship or have been in paid employment for more than four consecutive weeks at the expense of the European Union budget

Traineeships for university graduates Robert Schuman scholarship, general option Robert Schuman scholarship, journalism option

Traineeships for university graduates • Applicants for Robert Schuman scholarships, journalism option, must demonstrate professional experience • University degree after a course of study of at least 3 years duration Programme of traineeships for people with disabilities Application period 15 March – 15 May 15 August – 15 October Traineeship period 1 October – 28/29 February 1 March – 31 July

Programme of traineeships for people with disabilities • be able to certify that they have a disability/ies • graduates of universities or equivalent institutions • people whose qualifications are below university level Application period 15 March – 15 May 15 August – 15 October Traineeship period 1 October – 28/29 February 1 March – 31 July

Training placement • secondary-school leaving certificate (obtained before the deadline for applications) corresponding to the level required for entry to university, • completed a higher or technical course to an equivalent level

Translation traineeship for university graduates • • • university degree following a course of study of at least three years’ duration have a perfect knowledge of one of the official languages of the EU or the official language of an candidate country and a thorough knowledge of two other official languages of the EU 3 months, may be extended for a maximum period of three months Application period Traineeship period 15 June - 15 August 1 January 15 September -15 November 1 April 15 December - 15 February 1 June 15 March - 15 May 1 October

What do I do at EPIO Wrocław? Social Media Events Communication Promotion https: //twitter. com/PE_Wroclaw Media coverage Output/Outreach Database https: //www. facebook. com/PEWroclaw

What I did in Strabourg?

Website http: //www. europarl. europa. eu/ About Parliament -> At your service -> Work with us -> Traineeships

Other websites http: //www. europarl. pl/pl/biuro_we_wroclawiu http: //ec-traineeship. findtalk. biz/

Thank you for your attention! Do you have any questions? Katarzyna Sumisławska katarzyna. sumislawska@ext. ec. europa. eu Jadwiga Miśtak jadwiga. mistak@ep. europa. eu