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What is Leonardo da Vinci – COMPASS 2008?
A 10 week European internship programme.
“Leonardo da Vinci is the European Community's vocational training programme. It aims improve the quality of training provision, develop the skills and mobility of the workforce, stimulate innovation and enhance the competitiveness of European industry”. We have nicknamed this year’s programme – COMPASS |
Are you eligible?
If you can tick all of the following boxes, then you are eligible to apply:
Aged 18 + on the departure date
A citizen of a European Union country
Resident in the UK
Able to commit to 10 weeks
Able to attend an interview in London
Committed to developing your language skills before departure
Open and flexible
Additionally, certain destinations require language skills – please see the table below for details.
Where can I go and what can I do?
Choose from 13 destinations and 9 industries with departure dates throughout 2008.
Language Ability
| 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. If you also speak any of the host country language, this will be regarded as a bonus |
 Please see the COMPASS 2008 Handbook for full details regarding language requirements. |
What’s in it for you?
By participating in the Leonardo da Vinci programme - COMPASS 08 - 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
Each participant will undertake a 9-week internship in a wide choice of industries; please see the table above. 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 and don’t forget that you also receive an living allowance of €1,000.
Accommodation & 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 generally not provided, although there are exceptions to this rule; for example, if your internship is in a hotel, you may also receive meals.
Living Allowances
As mentioned before, your work placement is unpaid. However, you will receive a total living allowance of €1,000 throughout the programme. Your Living Allowance will be paid into a UK bank account at regular intervals and is subject to completion of a series of monitoring reports that you are required to submit.
Transportation
Each participant is provided with a return flight to his or her destination. Flights generally leave from London-based airports; there is also a contribution to your UK travel expenses to and from the UK airport. During your internship, you will also receive a local travel pass that allows you to travel between your accommodation and workplace.
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.
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 COMPASS 2008 Handbook for full details. |
How to apply
- Please download and read the Leonardo da Vinci COMPASS 2008 Handbook
- Once we have received all your documents, your application will be screened and successful applicants will be invited to interview at our offices in South-East London. Please see the Leonardo da Vinci COMPASS 2008 Handbook for details of the interview schedule.
- Successful applicants will be submitted to the Leonardo da Vinci National Agency and the Host Organisation for approval.
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There is an opportunity for you to meet the rest of the group approximately 2 - 3 weeks before departure at a social event held in London – please see the Leonardo da Vinci COMPASS Handbook for details.
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Please note that places are allocated on a first come first served basis (subject to interview). We therefore recommend that you submit your full application as early as possible.
Useful Links
For any enquiries, please contact Carolina Gonzalez on: 020 8297 3261 or at: CGonzalez@twinuk.com
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