The Y-MED Internship Program, active since 2018, aims to promote circular migration pathways and foster the circulation of skills in the Mediterranean region. This initiative provides students and recent graduates from Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya with the opportunity to develop their skills through a six-month internship in Italy. After completing the internship, participants return to their home countries to apply the knowledge and experience gained. The program is funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Autonomous Region Friuli Venezia Giulia, and is implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates for the 2024-2025 edition must meet the following criteria:
- Be a citizen and resident of Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, or Libya (Candidates with Italian nationality, including dual citizenship, are not eligible).
- Have completed a bachelor’s degree in the last 24 months from the application deadline.
- Be born on or after January 1, 1994.
- Be fluent in English, or fluent in French with basic knowledge of English or Italian.
- Have graduated from one of the partner universities in the relevant fields.
Professional Sectors
For candidates from Libya, internships are available in the following sectors:
- Information Communication Technology (ICT)
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Architecture
- Graphic Design
Benefits
Y-MED staff support candidates through every phase: pre-departure, internship, and return. The program covers:
- Visa-related costs
- Health insurance
- Pre-departure orientation and Italian language course in the country of origin
- Travel to/from Italy
- Lodging (single room in shared accommodation)
- Internship allowance (paid by the hosting company)
Available Opportunities
- Egypt
- Libya
Timeline
The tentative timeline for the 2024-2025 edition is as follows:
- April-May 2024: Application period
- May-June 2024: Selection of candidates
- July-September 2024: Approval of internships at regional institutions in Italy
- July-October 2024: Italian language course in the country of origin
- September-October 2024: Pre-departure orientation in the country of origin
- November 2024-April 2025: Internship in Italy
- April-May 2025: Return and job placement support in the country of origin
How to Apply
Information and more details on the application process will be provided by partner universities to candidates meeting the eligibility requirements between April and May 2024. If you meet all the eligibility requirements and cannot obtain information on the application procedures, please contact IOM through Aynoor Elberkawi at aelberkawi@iom.int
Source: OFA
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