Long-term traineeships in the European Economic and Social Committee (September 2024 - February 2025)

Deadline: March 31, 2024

Program Starts: September 16, 2024

Program Ends: February 15, 2025

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  • Belgium
Rue Belliard, 99, B-1040 BRUSSELS

Overview

Twice a year the European Economic and Social Committee offers traineeships for a period of five months to university graduates who are nationals of the Member States of the European Union, as well as to a number of university graduates from non-EU countries (long-term traineeship).

Details

These periods of in-service training offer an opportunity to learn about the EESC's roles and activities and to acquire professional experience in a multicultural environment. 

As the EESC receives far more applications than places available it is important:

  • That you read carefully the provisions regarding traineeships at the European Economic and Social Committee
  • That you complete the on-line application form correctly and receive a registration number.
  • That you respond to emails from the European Economic and Social Committee accurately and on time.
  • That you do not contact (either by e-mail or by telephone) any of our services but you should first wait until you receive an answer from us.

If your application has been pre-selected, you will receive an email which will inform you about this. At this point, you are required to send copies of relevant documents (university diplomas, contracts of previous employment, identity card or passport). Please do not send your documents as long as you do not have the status of "pre-selected". Candidates who are not in possession of a university diploma can send a letter provided by the university, stating that they have successfully completed the course of study in question. Please note that your application can be updated until your status is "application registered". 

ABOUT

Get to know the European Economic and Social Committee

The EESC is not like other EU bodies. It is a unique forum for consultation, dialogue and consensus between representatives from all the di erent sectors of "organised civil soci- ety", including employers, trade unions and groups such as professional and community associations, youth organisations, women's groups, consumers, environmental cam- paigners and many more.

The EESC has always been an integral part of the EU: it was set up in 1957 by the Treaty of Rome, to advise EU decision-makers and ensure that ordinary people across the conti- nent have a say in Europe’s development. The European Parliament, Council and Com- mission are legally obliged to consult the EESC when passing new laws on a wide range of topics. The EESC examines the proposals and draws up opinions based on agreement reached between its members.

In addition, the EESC adopts own-initiativeopinions on topics members believe to be im- portant in the interests of EU citizens. It also produces exploratory opinions, requested by EU law-makers when they want an over- view of civil society’s views, and publishes in- formation reports on topical issues. The EESC also develops ideas re ecting the demands of civil society on a project basis and carries out impact assessments to monitor the e ect of EU legislation.

The EESC is made up of three groups: Em- ployers – Group I, Workers – Group II and Various Interests – Group III. The aim is to build consensus between these groups so that EESC opinions truly re ect the economic and social interests of EU citizens.

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Eligibility

Candidates should be from:


Description of Ideal Candidate

Long traineeships are intended for young university graduates who, in the course of their studies or in some other connection, have already acquired either a qualification in the areas where the EESC is active, or good knowledge of the socio-occupational organisations operating in the European Union.

I haven't got my final diploma yet – can I apply?

Candidates must hold a recognised university-level degree attesting to the completion of at least three years of studies, or a certificate confirming that the candidate has achieved a level of education corresponding to three years of university study.

I am a PhD student – can I apply?

Yes, there is no limit as long as you have a university-level qualification.

I am 33 years old – can I apply?

Yes, there is no age limit.

I am a non-EU citizen, can I apply?

The EESC is offering some positions for non-EU university graduates. Therefore, your application is welcome.

If a traineeship is not a compulsory part of my studies, can I still apply?

Yes, you can, provided you hold a recognised university-level degree attesting to the completion of at least three years of studies, or a certificate confirming that you have achieved a level of education corresponding to the sixth semester of a university course.


Dates

Deadline: March 31, 2024

Program starts:

September 16, 2024

Program ends:

February 15, 2025

Program Starts: September 16, 2024

Program Ends: February 15, 2025


Cost/funding for participants

Long term trainees are given a monthly grant in accordance with the provisions regarding traineeships at the EESC (Decision 201/16 A). For long term traineeships the amount of the grant is a lump sum of €1363,26 per month.

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