A work placement in a European country thanks to Leonardo?

Welfare and health in France, international law in the Netherlands, public relations in Italy, art and architecture in Spain, science and environment in Ireland, electronics, communication and banking services in Germany or IT in Denmark ... Thanks to Leonardo da Vinci, the potential to learn a job in a European country is vast.

At first, candidates find that they focus on improving their knowledge of the language, and gaining a  better understanding of the host country’s culture and socio-economic environment . But most importantly, they acquire or consolidate a qualification or professional skills  by undertaking a work placement of several months in a company.   An experience abroad is a definite plus to a recruiter.

But how to proceed?

SOL helps you to bring your wok placement project to fruition

Getting started in the search for a work placement - and more importantly, abroad - is an eadventure that is both exhilarating  and confusing. Thanks to its experience and vast network of partners in Europe, SOL can help! 

Eligibility criteria: 

Leonardo transnational work placements are open to any person in possession of a vocational training or university followed in a European country. 

• For an internship in Switzerland: the candidates must be nationals of a country participating in the program or have a permanent residence in this country. 
   
• For an internship in Europe: candidates must have Swiss nationality or permit C. 

An internship can begin Leonardo during the training or 12 months after graduation. 

The duration of an internship Leonardo is from 2 to 12 months with a participation rate of at least 80%. 

Services of SOL: 

• General information about the internship program Leonardo 

• Preparation of the draft stage and help in setting up the application 

• Assistance in finding a professional training in Europe and selection of tenders 

• Help with training and formalization of the administrative record 

• Practical information on the conditions for receiving and sending (contract, status, social welfare, etc.). 

• Support for obtaining the residence permit and work 

• Help finding accommodation 
  

• Under certain conditions, scholarships stage (subsistence allowance, participation in transport costs, cost sharing linguistic and cultural preparation) 
  

• Pre-departure (seminars-day workshops) 
  

• Contact with other students through our network of alumni 
  

• Course evaluation and guidance on how to utilize the expertise and skills acquired during the probationary period