The S&D Group offers many traineeship opportunities to involve young people in the work of the S&D Group and the European Parliament and to promote the integration of citizens across Europe. All our trainees receive a grant and working opportunities include monitoring the work of parliamentary committees, working with the press team, participating in the S&D Group’s events, etc.

We take on approximately 25 young people at a time for traineeships which last three to five months (depending on the programme) and begin in mid-February or mid-September.

The following traineeships will be open for registration from Monday 26 October 2015:

• The Francis Vals Fund
• Traineeships for young people with disabilities
• Ad hoc or individual traineeships

The deadline for registration is Friday 27 November 2015

The following traineeships will not be open for registration until May 2016 (precise dates will follow):

• The International Co-operation Fund
• The Fiorella Ghilardotti Fund
• The Fund for young people of Roma origin

More details here.