Leonardo da Vinci - EUvision - 10 Weeks,

Overview

'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 European industry.

The programme offers you a 10 week internship placement in a European city of your choice, with flights, accommodation, food and living expenses provided. All you need to do is get on a plane and make the most of your experience!

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

This year's Leonardo programme has been given the subtitle EUvision. If you are interested in getting some work experience in a European country and improving your language skills at the same time, contact us on: 0208 297 32 78 09.00-17.00 Mon-Fri or email leonardo@twinuk.com anytime.

N.B 

The Leonardo da Vinci - EU Vision 2013 project is provided in partnership with the following organisations:

• Job Centre Plus
• Springboard
• Princes Trust
• Greenwich Chamber of Commerce
• Greenwich University
• New Cross Gate NDC
• Fusion

What's included?

• Support throughout the application process
• International flights
• Health & travel insurance
• Language course (2 week)
• Internship (8 weeks)
• Living allowance
• Accommodation
• Support and mentoring
• Certification

Location

Selection of destinations and departure dates available on the Leonardo da Vinci - EU Vision 2013 project:

Country:		Cz Rep	France	Germany	Italy	Ireland	Portugal	Spain
City:		Prague	Bordeaux	Leipzig	Palermo	Dublin	Lisbon	Seville	Barcelona
Language Ability:		None*	A2/B1	A2/B1	None	None	None*	None**	None/C2
I   N   D   U   S   T   R   I   E   S	Business Admin	♦	♦ (B1)	♦	♦	♦	♦	♦	♦
	Journalism & Reporting	♦		♦	♦	♦	♦	♦	♦(C2)
	Marketing & Sales	♦	♦ (B1)	♦	♦	♦	♦	♦	♦
	Design	♦	♦ (A2)	♦	♦	♦	♦	♦	♦
	Travel & Tourism	♦	♦ (A2)	♦	♦	♦	♦	♦	♦
D   A   T   E   S
	12 May 2013						♦	♦
	2 Jun 2013			♦		♦			♦
	1 Sep 2013		♦		♦			♦	♦
	13 Oct 2013	♦					♦

Please see the EU Vision! Handbook for full details regarding language requirements.

Further details on industries available:

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Industry: Business/Admin

Job Description: To assist establishing positive relationships between organisations with similar interests in the UK, using & enhancing the organisation's publicity materials that are written in English.
Main responsibilities: Contact institutions in the UK - Forge links with UK organisations - Translate relevant material about the company from Spanish into English - Support Leonardo and Erasmus programmes - Research - Administrative tasks
Requirements/Preferable skills: Spanish spoken/written (good standard) - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office - Confidence in working independently.
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Industry: Not-for-profit - Consumer Rights

Job description: International Relations. Research and contact similar organisations in the UK and France with the aim of establishing collaborative relationships. 
Main responsibilities: Research and contact Consumer Rights Organisations in the UK and France, attempt to establish a relationship with them and open communication. Translate replies for archive. Translate news items for website
Requirements/Preferable skills: Knowledge of databases and other office systems. Improve French and interpersonal skills. Learn about consumer rights and the work of the company and other similar organisations.

Industry: Marketing & Publicity

Job description: help promote and market the company’s clients on the internet involving posting links, writing articles, translating websites and creating video clips.
Main responsibilities: Helping to market companies online
Requirements/Preferable skills: Knowledge, skills and competence to be acquired: Internet and computing skills acquired

Industry: Travel & Tourism

Job Description: Client services administrator
Main responsibilities: Client reception - Dealing with enquiries via email/telephone - Digital preparation of contracts - Advice and information - Preparation in events organised by the department - General administrative tasks like filing, making copies, etc.
Requirements/Preferable skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- Advanced level of French - Good administrative skills - Good knowledge of Microsoft Office

Job Description: Assistant Residence Co-ordinator. Assist with the management of the day-to-day affairs of the summer residence under the direction of the Residence Co-ordinator.
Main responsibilities: Price comparisons against competitors - Comparing airline and hotel rates against previous contracts - Compiling on a weekly basis a detailed report on all hotels that have been sold in the previous week - Loading hotel contracts into the company’s back office system Travelbox - Comparing and loading special exclusive hotel contracts that have been received - Contacting and querying suppliers on various aspects of contracts - General Office duties
Requirements/Preferable skills: Good Microsoft Office experience required - Excellent spoken and written English - Degree in Travel and Tourism - Good administrative skills

Project life and Photos

By participating in the Leonardo da Vinci programme – EUvision - 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
Internships are not set up before hand. Once we received your signed contract we will start looking for your placement according to your profile and request. Each participant will undertake a 8-week internship in a wide choice of industries. 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.

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.

Please see the EU Vision! Handbook for full details regarding language requirements.

See below for an explanation of the different language levels required by certain projects:

A1	Basic understanding with a few words and phrases	B1	Confidently follow and participate in everyday discussion	C1	Confidently participate and express opinion
A2	Able to participate in simple everyday conversation	B2	Express opinion in conversation and discussion	C2	Fluent
None	As a minimum, you must speak and read English fluently. Although these projects do not have a requirement to speak the language of the host country, applicants who have some language ability will be given preferrence in the application process.

Progress reports:

The following documents will need to be completed during your project, please see your travel adviser for more details on why these forms are required.

EUvision Induction report
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BSLTYJX

EUvision Mid report
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BS9QGSF

EUvision 10 week End report
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BWQDLGL

The Leonardo Training Agreement and Medical Information Form will also need to be downloaded by each participant and kept for your records.

 

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Flights, transportation and visas

Each participant is provided with a return international flight to his or her destination. Flights generally leave from London-based airports.

Dates and duration

Departure dates are available in March, April, May, June, September and October depending on the sector and country you wish to do your internship in.

Safety and 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.

Eligibility

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

• Aged 18+ on the departure date
• A citizen of the European Union, legal resident in the UK
• Those employed, self-employed, job seekers or graduates (including recent)
• Able to commit 10 weeks
• Able to attend an interview in London
• Committed to developing your language skills before departure (if applicable)
• Open and flexible

Accommodation and 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 usually not provided, although if your internship is in a hotel, you may also receive meals. We will provide some living allowance in order to help towards your stay in other destinations where the accommodation is self-catering basis.

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