The european health insurance card ehic is accepted across the eu. Jul 31, 2017 very good knowledge of a second eu official language required for nationals of eu countries. Jan 22, 2018 today, they are both partway through completing the european commission traineeship, a 5month program. Heres how shes found her first couple of months in brussels. I applied for a traineeship at the european commission and got into the bluebook.
Paid traineeships at the european commission open to university graduates worldwide. The eu commissions blue book trainees oct 2017 feb 2018. Frontex offers up to 60 paid traineeships per year through the blue book traineeship programme. You must have completed at least 3years of study with a degree to apply. Blue book trainee salaries at european commission can range from 1,114 1,2. The egus policy officer chloe hill responded to my spontaneous request for. The european commission blue book translation traineeship is one of several european union programmes taking place across different countries and institutions. The applications for the blue book traineeship are now open. There are typically 600 trainees per session, with two sessions annually. The general secretariat of the council gsc offers around 100 paid traineeships a year to eu nationals who, by the.
Jan 06, 2018 apply for 2018 european commission paid traineeship the european commission ec is an institution of the european union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the eu treaties and managing the daytoday business of the eu. Mar 03, 2018 the european commission blue book translation traineeship is one of several european union programmes taking place across different countries and institutions running twice a year for a period of 5 months, the scheme is open to university graduates from all over the world with a strong interest in translation and all things brussels. The blue book is available for all commission services and agencies which can offer a trainee position to consult. Eeas and the citizen european union external action. Alice haggervaughan is a blue book stagiaire on the european commission traineeship. The programme is managed for us by the traineeships office of the european commissions directorate general for education and culture dg. The interview started straight away, with questions about my background, the topic of my thesis and a few traderelated questions. The virtual blue book is a database containing the cvs of all candidates who successfully pass both phases of the preselection. Frontex is undergoing fundamental changes to provide even stronger support to member states at the eu external borders. Traineeship start in octobermarch applicants who advance into the selection phase are listed in a database called the virtual blue book from which european commission officers entitled to having a trainee are free to choose their candidates. Eeas european external action service european union external action. What differs between the internship programme at europol and other international organisations.
At the end of the traineeship, the traineeships office will provide a declaration of the total grant received. What does blue book traineeship in european commission offering. I sent him to my resume and a cover letter, detailing my personal data, academic background, work experience, languages and motivations. In alices words, this is what its like to work at the education, audiovisual and culture executive agency. Too many trainees are left on their own without real work to do 2 not related to traineeship, but brussels is just about making.
What you get out of the experience is largely up to you be proactive when it comes to asking for work tasks and attending various events. Blue book from which european commission officers entitled to having a trainee are free to choose their candidates. Traineeships at the general secretariat of the council. Exciting experience if you are interested in eu affairs. It can be the case that you get forgotten in the database with all the other preselected applicants. I would like to thank all eu trainees for their participation and their.
Actually, i was selected in the blue book now for the first step, and could you give us some suggestion for the second step, because i apply three dg, and should i contact both of them to let them know my interests in the traineeship in their dg. For those who are waiting for the eligibilitycheck results for the blue book traineeship, october session 2020. The traineeship is not as famous in the uk as it is elsewhere, but twice a year the commission takes on around 600 trainees from the eu as well as a few from non eu countries. Starting on 1 march or 1 october, trainees gain handson experience of eu policy making in a multicultural environment. What its really like to work for international organisations. This article is the second part of a series of interviews with european union eu interns who agreed to share their experience about their traineeship in the various eu institutions. Mar 17, 2020 very good knowledge of a second eu official language required for nationals of eu countries.
Apply for 2018 european commission paid traineeship ec. Each trainee is assigned to a unit within a dg or agency based on their interests, academic record and work experience. The term dates back to the 15th century, when large blue velvetcovered books were used for recordkeeping by the parliament of the united kingdom. European commission blue book trainee salaries in brussels. I was selected by the european fisheries control agency to undergo a fivemonth traineeship within their communication and governance department.
European commission paid traineeships advance africa. The second in our series of eu careers case studies focuses on a british trainee in brussels. Katie low is an oxford graduate who is currently undertaking a traineeship at the european economic and social committee. I would like to thank all eu trainees for their participation and their time, particularly alex for his precious help. Traineeship start in october march applicants who advance into the selection stage are listed in a database called expired the virtual blue book from qui european commission officers entitled to having a trainee are free to choose their candidates. With the aim of getting more knowledge about the functioning of the european union eu, i have conducted several interviews with eu interns who agreed to share their experience about their traineeship in different eu institutions. Capita has become the first business to be accredited by the good business charter, a new initiative developed in partnership with the confederation of british industry and trades union congress. Subsequent to this internship experience, i carried out another traineeship through the blue book programme of the european commission. Starting on 1 march or 1 october, trainees gain handson experience in eu policymaking in a multicultural environment. Applications for paid traineeships in the european commission open twice a year. Europa traineeships office of the european commission.
Traineeship in an eu institution is a very popular first step towards an eu career, though it is limited to 5 months in duration and cannot be prolonged at the european commission, though for other institutions the system is less streamlined and this often results in more flexibility e. Ad5 officials just over 1,000 per month with additional allowances. Have you done an internship in another international organisation. Commission employees work five 8hour days 40 hours per week in total. Too many trainees are left on their own without real work to do 2 not related to traineeship, but brussels is just about. Mar 14, 2018 the european agency for safety and health at work euosha is a decentralised agency of the european union, established in 1996 and based in bilbao spain. About the traineeship find out what a traineeship has to offer you. The gsc guarantees 46 paid traineeships a year to eu nationals with a recognised disability.
I have also gained thorough knowledge of the work of the european union and its cooperation with eu member states and noneu countries in the area of freedom, security and justice. Very good knowledge of a second eu official language required for nationals of eu countries. You must be very proactive in contacting policy officers of the commission in order to initiate an interview process. Only if you have a certificate or an official confirmation from your university that you have at least a 3year degree will you be eligible to apply. Every year, around 25 000 people apply for a traineeship at the european parliament and 600 of them are selected. Aug 30, 2019 very good knowledge of a second eu official language required for nationals of eu countries. Each year the european commission offers 2 five month, paid traineeships, for 1,800 trainees. Working as a blue book stagiaire by lucmechelen this article was written by alice haggervaughan, published on 19th may 2015 and has been read 9180 times. Welcome to the blue book traineeship website twice a year, the commission offers 950 fivemonth paid, administrative or translation internships. Staff members of the traineeships office assist trainees prior to the trainees arrival, and during their first weeks at the commission. You may still access your application by using our online system. Your adviser is a staff member of the unit where you will be allocated to and has a similar role to a direct line manager.
This estimate is based upon 28 european commission blue book trainee salary reports provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods. One does learn a lot about functioning of the eu 3 opportunity to attend all sorts of interesting events. Have a very good knowledge c level as per the common european framework of reference for languages of two eu official. Apply for 2018 european commission paid traineeship the european commission ec is an institution of the european union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the eu treaties and managing the daytoday business of the eu. The european commission features a set of characteristics that distinguish it from any other organisation in the world. Projectprogramme officers and advisers eu executive agencies, brusselsluxembourg deadline. In my role, i will be promoting the career and traineeship opportunities offered by eu institutions, but i will also be organising many career events in different universities. Starting on 1 march or 1 october, trainees gain handson experience in eu policymaking in. The blue book traineeship scheme offers a paid internship of 5 months with the european commission or some executive bodies of the european institutions like the european external action service, starting on either 1st march or 1st october. Applicants who advance into the selection phase are listed in a database called the virtual blue book from which european commission officers entitled to having a trainee are free to choose their candidates. Traineeships department of foreign affairs and trade. Treaty on the functioning of the european union, articles 292, 153 and 166, dated the 10th march 2014, and a well. Frontex offers up to 60 paid traineeships per year through the blue book traineeship programme frontex is undergoing fundamental changes to provide even stronger support to member states at the eu external borders. Lets take a look at some practical elements of being a blue book trainee.
Our experience as blue book trainees at the european commission. Each year, the european commission offers two 5month, paid traineeships, open to university graduates from all over the world what does the traineeship offer. The traineeship programme, including the preselection. Commissioners swear an oath at the european court of justice in. Internships are now paid if the delegation can afford to pay their interns and are offered for. Blue book traineeship at the eeas european external. It is a supranational authority that is both political and administrative. The european commission posts its trainee and contract vacancies through a. Insight into the processes and policies of the european institutions. Commissioners swear an oath at the european court of justice in luxembourg, pledging to respect the treaties and to be. But then again, this would hardly be possible under the blue book programme, which applies a cap on noneu nationals at 1520 placements per fivemonth internship session. Please note that european movement ireland cannot accept applications for any of the opportunities detailed below. The scheme is open to university graduates from all over the world with a strong interest in translation.
Traineeship committee of the regions, brussels deadline. Ana sousa, blue book trainee at the european economic and social committee. The aim of euosha is to promote safer, healthier and more productive workplaces by providing the european institutions, the member states and those involved in health and safety at work. Traineeship agency for the cooperation of energy regulators acer, ljubljana. Only if you have a certificate or an official confirmation from your university that you have at least a 3year degree will you be eligible to. I was given a significant level of responsibility from the early stages of my traineeship which helped me to immerse myself in the work of frontex. The eeas has now changed the procedure for internships at the eu delegations.
Blue book or bluebook is a term often referring to an almanac, buyers guide or other compilation of statistics and information. You may apply for a traineeship with the eu delegation if you are a national of an eu. Feb 17, 2017 local interns are a godsend for eu diplomats. The grant does not fall under the special tax regulations that apply to eu civil servants. During my time, we were about 8000 applications for the winter traineeship for only 26 traineeship vacancies. Please select the traineeship session of your interest. Applicants who advance into the selection phase are listed in a database called the virtual blue book from which european commission officers entitled to having a trainee are free to choose their. If you want to follow katies eu career, check out her blog. Handson experience in a unique dynamic and challenging environment. Capita is the first business accredited by the good business charter. Applicants who advance into the selection phase are listed in a database called the virtual blue book from which european commission officers entitled to.
These traineeships are known as blue book traineeships, as this is. Traineeships at the european commission blue book traineeship share. As for a applicant from non eu member states, it is very helpful. One does learn a lot about functioning of the eu 3 opportunity to attend all sorts of. Eu trainee bible march 2019 by brussels brief issuu.
Apply now for european commission graduate traineeship. General context following the recommendation on a quality framework for traineeships adopted by the council of ministers of the european union ref. The typical european commission blue book trainee salary is 1,195. Only 10% of the trainees may be nationals from countries beyond the eu and applicant countries, which makes the competition especially tough for ukrainians. On contacting them, the details of the traineeship are agreed upon.
The european agency for safety and health at work traineeships. Traineeships at the european commission blue book traineeship. Key facts and figures statistics about those applying and details of who gets selected. Consult the tax authorities in your country of residence regarding how and if your allowances will be taxed. Applications for the september 2020 january 2021 traineeship period will be open from 17 february noon, brussels time to 16 march 2020 noon, brussels time. Blue book traineeship at the eeas european union external. Apply for 2018 european commission paid traineeship. You can make useful contacts and attend all sorts of events. European commission bluebook trainee interview questions. You must have completed at least 3years of study with a degree to apply for a blue book traineeship. The traineeships office is the service in charge of the traineeship programme blue book traineeships. Dear all, it is with great pleasure that i announce that this year i will be your senior eu careers ambassador to uk universities. European commission traineeships january 22, 2018 ceus career services office hosted alums anna dorottya zsoldos spp 17 and mara tissera luna spp 17 for an informative virtual career session on the european commission traineeship in which they are both participating.
Taking a traineeship known as a stage with one of the eu institutions is a great way to gain experience of working life in brussels and, for many, it can act as the launch pad to an eu career. Free interview details posted anonymously by european commission interview candidates. European commission cover letter blue book trainee position. Headquarters in the centre of warsaw, a bustling city in the heart of europe. These traineeships are known as blue book traineeships, as this is the name of the database from which potential trainees are selected. The traineeship is paid and provides a monthly grant of 1,100 euros and travel costs.
Blue book stagiaire 2 blue book traineeship 2 agent 1 policy analyst 1 java developer 1 assistant 1. To find out more about the application procedure, please see. Traineeship scheme of the european commission wikipedia. The general secretariat of the council offers traineeships for students, graduates and national officials. Welcome to this weeks jobs and traineeships in europe list. Twice a year, the commission offers 950 fivemonth paid, administrative or translation internships.
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