Description

What is Leonardo da Vinci - Stepping Up!

A 10-week European internship programme. 'Leonardo da Vinci is the European Community's vocational training programme. It aims to improve the quality of training provision, develop the skills and mobility of the workforce, stimulate innovation and enhance the competitiveness of the European industry'.

What's included?

* Support throughout the application process
* International flights
* Language course and cultural induction (2 week)
* Living allowance
* Internship (8 weeks)
* Accommodation
* Support and mentoring
* Certification

What's in for you?

By participating in the Leonardo da Vinci programme - you will receive the following:

Pre-departure
On application, a nominated co-ordinator will assist you through the application process and help prepare you for your internship in Europe. Your co-ordinator is there to answer any of your questions and to ensure that you fully understand what is involved with the programme.

Induction & Language Course
On arrival, the Host Organisation will arrange an airport transfer to take you to your accommodation. During your first week you will attend a language course and receive a cultural induction, which will help you to settle into your new home. You may also be required to attend interviews for your internship.

Internship
Each participant will undertake a 10-week internship in a wide choice of industries; please see the table above. Your internship will be allocated depending on your language abilities (if required), your qualifications, your work history and your aspirations. Your internship is unpaid. However your employer may choose to pay you some pocket money as well.

Accommodation & Food
Shared accommodation is provided for all participants. Depending on the destination, you may be living in a shared apartment or with a host family. Meals are generally not provided. We will provide a living allowance in order to help towards your stay.

Transportation
Each participant is provided with an inbound and outbound flight to his or her destination. Flights generally leave from London-based airports.

Insurance
You are required to obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) before departure. This free card entitles the holder to state-provided medical treatment within the country they are visiting. Additionally, you will be provided with private travel insurance cover.

Mentoring & Monitoring
The Host Organisation is there to support you throughout the programme and ensure that you maximise your experience. You are requested to complete a series of simple reports.

Qualifications

If you can tick all of the following boxes, then you are eligible to apply:

* Aged 18 + on the departure date
* A citizen of a European Union country
* Legal resident in the UK
* Able to commit to 10 weeks
* Able to attend an interview in London
* Committed to developing your language skills before departure
* Open and flexible

Additionally, certain destinations require language skills - please see the table in the next section for details.

Intern Types

• Business Admin, Management
• Journalism
• Marketing, Ad, PR
• Public Admin, Public Pol, Govt
• Tourism

Languages

• English
• French
• Portuguese
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

N/A

Program Fees Include:

N/A

Salary/Pay

Unpaid internship

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

European Participants.

Participants Travel

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview Required
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Year Founded

1993