Are you a third-sector organisation interested in hosting university students for a curricular traineeship? MILEAGE offers an interesting cooperation opportunity.
Guidance and support during internships play a key role in students’ professional development, helping them to develop skills, explore the world of work and make informed choices for their future. A structured career counselling experience enables them to face the transition from university to the professional world with greater confidence, enhancing the contribution of host organisations in the training process.
The project aims to improve the quality of higher education students internships within third-sector organisations (NGOs, CSO, associations, etc.) through an innovative monitoring and mentoring system shared between universities and host organisations.
What makes this experience unique is not only the activities carried out by students but also the structured support and guidance they receive throughout the entire internship.
Purpose of the call
This call aims to select organisations interested in hosting university students for curricular internships, offering a high-quality training experience that strengthens the connection between academia and the third sector.
Internship duration
The internship will last a minimum of 80 hours, to be completed between April and September 2025.
Collaboration framework
Host organisations will sign an agreement with the University of Palermo. If the organisation already has an active agreement, collaboration can start immediately. If organisation does not have an agreement, it can be activated by following the procedures indicated on UNIPA official website: https://www.unipa.it/servizi/tirocini/tirocinicurriculari.
Financial conditions
The project provides a contribution of €350 per host organisation for each intern hosted (up to a maximum of 2 interns per organisation). This contribution is intended to cover costs related to materials, supplies, coordination, and other management-related expenses. This contribution is not intended as a reimbursement for the student’s expenses.
Commitments required from the host organisation
By joining the project, organisations commit to:
- Complying with the requirements set by UNIPA for signing a curricular internship agreement.
- Developing a structured, realistic, and engaging internship program, tailored to both the organisation’s needs and the student’s learning objectives.
- Appointing a mentor for each intern to guide and supervise their activities.
- Participating in 2 training sessions organized by CESIE ETS and UNIPA (one in-person event and one online event).
- Organizing at least 3 mentoring, monitoring, and evaluation sessions with the intern during the internship, using specific tools provided by CESIE ETS.
- Reporting on the progress and outcomes of the internship experience to CESIE ETS.
Required intern profiles
Participating organisations may specify the desired intern profiles based on their operational needs.
Why participate?
- Contribute to an innovative mentoring model for university students.
- Strengthen collaboration with the academic sector.
- Take part in a European project that promotes best practices in training and professional development.
Application process and deadline
Interested organisations must complete the application form at the following link.
Application deadline: March 15, 2024.
Contacts
For further information contact Alessia Valenti – email: alessia.valenti@cesie.org – tel. +39 0916164224 (interno 1045).
