Internship

For the past 10 years, the International Labour Centre has been helping young Ukrainians to join the IRWE program, an agricultural exchange program.  The program is a unique opportunity to get experience in the agricultural sector, in one of the most developed countries in the world.  The areas of training are agriculture (green-houses and the fields), horticulture and cattle breeding.

Program Description

• The program lasts 6 months, with possibility to be extended up tol 12 months.
• Areas of training are crops and livestock.
• Salary is 600-800 EUR (after taxes), the hourly wage is 48.75 SEK.  For 2nd year program participants, the hourly wage is 68.20 SEK.
• Working hours: 8 hours per day, from 06:00 to 17:30, 5-6 days per week.
• Accommodations, as part of the requirements, are individualized rooms on the farm.
• Food is the responsibility of the participant.
• 2 days of paid holidays per month.

Requirements

The motivation to obtain practical experience in the Swedish agricultural sector

No previous violations of visa and/or deportation

No criminal record

No health problems

No fraudulant documents

Providing all documents and personal information (including any changes) to ILC in a timely manne

The stages of the program

• Attending a pre-screening interview with the International Labour Centre
• Interview with a Swedish employer
• Preparation and submission of visa documents to Swedish Embassy
• Search for the farm for internship placement
• Confirmation from the farm for internship received
• Departure of the participant to Sweden

 

If you are interested in participating in the Swedish agricultural internship program, you can us send your resume to: , apply online or call us +38 (044) 481 00 41.