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In 2010, ILC launched an internship project in Italy, mainly in the construction and heavy industry (welding) sectors. Apart from a paid internship, each participant attends skills training courses and obtains a corresponding certificate after successful completion of the course.
To participate in the program, applicants must: be 25-34 years of age; have at least one year of work experience in their intended occupation; speak conversational Italian; have no previous violations as regards work visas and/or record of having been deported; and, have no criminal record or any health problems. It is an advantage for applicants to have a Class "B" driver's license.
The program consists of a 6-18 month internship in either the construction or heavy industry sectors. Applicants are expected to work eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, with two (2) days of paid holidays per month. The employer provides accommodation, and depending on the type of program arranged, rent is paid either by the intern or the employer. The average salary is EUR 1,000-1,300 (after taxes).
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Program stages
Please follow the link to view the list of documents required for participation in one of the programs.... Read more- Interview with ILC staff member and English language proficiency test.
- Interview with an employer.
- Signing of individual internship program agreement.
- Preparation and submission of visa documents.
- Intensive course in Italian (if applicable).
- Departure of the participant.
Note: it may take from 3-5 months from the initial interview with an ILC staff member to departure by the applicant for the internship.
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Documents required for citizens of Ukraine
Please follow the link to view the list of documents required for participation in one of the programs.... Read morePlease follow the link to view the list of documents required for participation in one of the programs. At different stages of the program, an applicant may be requested to provide additional documents. Applicants will be informed about any such details by ILC staff.
- Photocopy of domestic passport (pp. 1, 2 & page with registration stamp ).
- Photocopy of ID code.
- Photocopy of international passport (p. 1 + all pages with any stamps).
- Photocopies of education certifying documents: diplomas, certificates, licenses, etc. (apart from secondary education certificate).
- Photocopy of Ukrainian labour book: all pages with records. If the applicant is officially employed at present, s/he must bring a photocopy of his/her labour book certified by the personnel department of the company for which s/he works.
- Photocopies of other documents confirming the applicant's work experience: work and character references, contracts, Private Entrepreneurship certificates, etc.
- Eight (8) colour passport photographs (the frame size of which must be at least 35 mm x 45 mm (1 3/8" X 1 3/4") and taken against a plain white background. The photographs must show the full front view of the head, with the face in the middle of the photograph). Note that passport photographs can be taken at the ILC office for an additional fee.
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