Schülerpraktikum WORK EXPERIENCE (PRACTICUM) FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Are you a secondary school student looking for an exciting two-week work experience at a scientific organisation in ? If you are from one of our 30 member states and aged between 14 and 18, then EUMETSAT is inviting you to embark on a stimulating two-week learning adventure at our headquarters in Darmstadt, Germany. Throughout the year, we open our doors to eager learners, subject to tutor availability and your school's schedule.

EUMETSAT does not provide formal vocational training, rather our aim is to inspire and motivate you to pursue higher education in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields or consider a future working for an intergovernmental organisation.

If you have a passion for space and satellites, we would love to hear from you. Just submit a brief CV along with a cover letter, both in English, and your latest school report. In your cover letter, tell us which areas fascinate you the most and how a practicum at EUMETSAT fits in with your academic and career goals. Please also specify the time period during which you would like to complete your work experience. This information will help us match you with the most suitable mentor should your application be successful.

TASKS AND PROJECTS

LOCATION

QUALIFICATIONS

Secondary school students from 14 to 18 are welcome to apply for the practicum to take place throughout .

LANGUAGES

The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. As English is the working language, you must be confident and competent in written and oral English.

DEADLINE

13 January

We will take a look at your application throughout the year.

TASKS AND PROJECTS

Employment Conditions

An agreement between parents and EUMETSAT will confirm the internship. The internship is free of charge. There is no entitlement to compensation or holidays for the period of the internship.

EUMETSAT shall not bear any costs for the intern’s transportation to and from EUMETSAT’s premises during the internship and the parents or legal guardian and the school authorities shall be responsible for ensuring adequate social security, medical coverage and accident insurance coverage for the period of the internship.

EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women.
Please note that only nationals of EUMETSAT Member States may apply. The EUMETSAT Convention requires that Staff shall be recruited on the basis of their qualifications, account being taken of the international character of EUMETSAT.