What is Blue Book traineeship?

Twice a year, the Commission offers 5-month paid traineeships in its Directorate-Generals, agencies and bodies. The traineeships at the European Commission (Blue Book Traineeships) are a great opportunity to gain experience in a field of choice, while working in an international workplace in contact with policy makers.

What is administrative traineeship?

Administration traineeships involve research, writing reports and general office duties across a number of offices in the Commission. Applicants must have a good knowledge of English, French or German and at least one other official EU language. Translation.

How hard is it to get an EU traineeship?

Usually, 2,000 pre-selected candidates get into the blue book database from which around 600 candidates are admitted. In comparison, every year 21,000 people apply for a traineeship at the European Parliament of which 900 of them are selected.

Is it hard to get EU traineeship?

The competition is tough, per intake term more than thousands are applying for internship positions.

What does a traineeship do?

A traineeship gives you the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in the sector you are interested in, while also improving your employability skills, English and Maths. It can help you progress to a full-time job, apprenticeship or further education.

Do you get paid on a traineeship?

Traineeships are unpaid. However some colleges and employers pay a training allowance or may cover other costs such as travel or lunch during the work placement.

What is a trainee wage?

From April 2022 the NMW is: Apprentice £4.81 an hour. Age 16-17 – £4.81 an hour. Age 18-20 – £6.83 an hour. Age 21-22 – £9.18 an hour.

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.

Do I get paid on a traineeship?

What qualifications do you need for a traineeship?

Traineeships also focus on literacy and numeracy qualifications. If a candidate has not achieved GCSE passes in English and Maths, they will continue to study these subjects. Trainees work towards qualifications that are equivalent to GCSEs, such as Functional Skills in English (level 2) and Mathematics (level 2).

Do trainees get sick pay?

As a trainee you’ll get the same entitlements as other employees, such as annual leave, sick leave, public holidays and breaks.

How do I apply for a traineeship with the Council?

You must apply using the online system. You do not need to send supporting documents when you make your online application. If you are offered a traineeship, you will need to supply them at that stage. The Council receives a large number of applications.

What is traineeship Brisbane City Council?

Traineeships Brisbane City Council’s traineeship program provides trainees with the skills, training and experience to kick start their chosen career. Upon completion of the program, trainees will have a nationally recognised qualification and the opportunity to apply for roles within Council.

Can the Council guarantee travel and working conditions for traineeship experience?

As the Council is not able to guarantee in advance that travelling and working conditions will be such as to make a real traineeship experience possible, changes may be made to the selection procedure and traineeships periods. Candidates will be informed of any such changes in due time.

What is the traineeship program?

Brisbane City Council’s traineeship program provides trainees with the skills, training and experience to kick start their chosen career. Upon completion of the program, trainees will have a nationally recognised qualification and the opportunity to apply for roles within Council.