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Opportunities in Europe after school
Volunteering, travel, traineeships and work in another EU country: the schemes designed for young people who have finished school, explained in plain words, with a link to the official page where you apply.
European Solidarity CorpsVolunteering in another country, with travel, food, accommodation and a small allowance paid for.
DiscoverEUA free rail pass for 18-year-olds, won with a quiz about the European Union.
ALMAFor 18 to 29-year-olds not in work or education: preparation in Italy and 2 to 6 months of work in another country.
Erasmus+ for recent school leaversA traineeship in a European company within a year of your diploma or vocational qualification, with a grant.
Working in Europe with EURESJob offers across the European Union and, when available, a contribution towards the interview and the move.
EU competitionsTo work in the European institutions: the EPSO competitions open now.
Open EU competitions
Competitions run by EPSO, the European Personnel Selection Office, for citizens of an EU country. You apply on the EPSO website. Our page on each competition is in Italian.
- Concorso UE assistenti AST3 gestione dei datiEPSO · closes on 11 November 2026
- Concorso UE giuristi linguisti AD7 (8 lingue)EPSO · closes on 25 November 2026
Also in Italy (pages in Italian)
- Universal civic service (servizio civile universale): a year with a monthly allowance, for ages 18 to 28, including projects abroad.
- ITS Academies: two-year post-diploma courses with a company internship, sometimes abroad.
- Public competitions open to diploma holders.
Facts checked on the official pages (European Youth Portal, European Commission, INAPP, EURES, EPSO) on 26 October 2026. Texts written by Posso partecipare?: the official pages and calls always prevail. · Legal notice (in Italian)