https://traineeships.ec.europa.eu/available-traineeship-strands_en

We would like to flag to you a new and important opportunity for people who have obtained a VET qualification to apply for a traineeship at the European Commission.

As of now, the Blue Book Traineeship at the European Commission is also open for VET graduates (EQF level 3 to 5). It is a 5-month paid traineeship available twice a year, starting in March and in October.

The application period to be selected for a traineeship starting in March 2027 is open between 22 July and 4 September 2026.

Here you can find the recording of a dedicated info session.

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The main fields proposed are the following but also others are possible:

  • Automotive, Engineering & Manufacturing
  • Business, Administration & Finance
  • Healthcare, Social Care & Education
  • Hospitality, Culinary Arts & Tourism
  • Information Technology (IT) & Digital Media

Specific questions on the VET traineeships application procedure should be asked here Contact us – Blue Book Traineeship programme – European Commission