Job Placement for students, graduates

The JPO Programme is an initiative funded by the Italian Government through the Directorate General for Development Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) and managed by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN/DESA).

The Program allows young qualified Italian people to have training and professional experience in international organizations for a period of two years, with the possibility of a possible extension of one year.

The purpose of the Program is twofold. On the one hand, it promotes the cooperation activities of international organizations by associating young officials in development initiatives, and on the other hand, it allows young people interested in international careers to gain relevant experience that in the future could facilitate their recruitment by the organizations themselves or in the international arena.

14 positions were awarded to different entities of the UN Secretariat and 33 to 25 international organizations for a total of 24 locations. 45 positions were assigned to candidates of Italian nationality and 2 positions to candidates from developing countries. Job descriptions of JPO positions for which you can apply can be found on the website.

Applications for participation must be submitted online through the "Online Web Application" (OWA) system of the UN/DESA office in Roma accessible from the www.undesa.it website. It is possible to apply for a maximum of two positions.

To find out the requirements for admission to the 2026 edition, consult the call for applications.

The Ministry of Education and Merit has published the Selection Notice for Italian language assistants abroad for the 2026-27 school year.
The assistants work alongside Italian language teachers in schools in six European countries (Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland and the United Kingdom) to provide an original contribution to the promotion and knowledge of the Italian language and culture.

The service lasts about eight months (from September-October to April-June) with a commitment lasting 12 hours per week against which a fee is paid that varies depending on the country of destination.

The selection is open to people who have obtained a three-year degree and who are less than 30 years old.

More information and how to apply on the dedicated INDIRE page.

Call for applications at the Province of Rovigo for the figures of administrative officer and accounting officer.
For more information, consult the following links of the notices on the InPA Portal:

• Administrative Officer
• Accounting Officer 

The calls, with a deadline of 18/02/26, are aimed at young people under the age of 24, enrolled at least in the third year of the course of study and up to date with the achievement of university credits (ECTS credits).

The Pan-European Seal Programme (PES) is a European initiative promoted by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), involving over 100 universities in Europe.

The syllabus offers selected graduates, recent graduates and doctoral students the opportunity to access professional paths and paid internships at leading European institutions, facilitating entry into international work contexts.

Online applications open: mid-February – beginning of March 2026

General information:

• It is possible to apply for only one of the two paths.
• It is advisable to regularly consult the official pages of the EUIPO and EPO and the University's updates.

EUIPO – PES Traineeship Programme

The EUIPO PES Traineeship Programme is designed as a 12-month professional training traineeship at the premises of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
The syllabus allows you to gain practical experience and training in the field of intellectual property, trademarks and European designs, working in international teams and supported by tutors.

• Objective: vocational training traineeship, practical experience in a European context.
• Duration: 12 months, full-time.
• Target audience: graduates, recent graduates and PhD students interested in law, economics, IT, communication, project support.
• Type of path: job placement experience, with tutoring and training, suitable for those who want to start building international and operational skills in IP and European trademark management and design.

EUIPO application deadline: 26 February 2026

Link to send your application

EPO – PES Young Professionals Programme

EPO's PES Young Professionals Programme is a 12–36 month vocational course, designed for those who want to build an international career in the field of patents and industrial property.
The syllabus combines paid work experience with specialized training and placement in real projects, offering a complete and in-depth view of the activities of the European Patent Office.

• Objective: long professional path, combining specialized training and work on real projects.
• Duration: 12–36 months, full-time.
• Target audience: Graduates and PhD students interested in patents, technology, science, economics, patent law and IT.
• Type of path: international career experience in a high-level technical-scientific/legal context, suitable for those who want to develop a long-term professional career in IP and in the patent sector.

Choose your career path and apply now, you have until 09 March.

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The University of Padua adheres to the Broadcast Training Programme of Olympic Broadcasting Services, which aims to offer students a unique opportunity to gain practical experience and professional training as part of broadcasting operations for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games in Milan Cortina. The BTP offers students the chance to receive training and potentially work alongside world-class professionals, helping them to develop valuable skills and networks in areas such as media, broadcasting, engineering and event management.

Applications and more information at the link https://www.obs.tv/btp/home

Formez PA - Service, assistance, studies and training center for the modernization of the P.A. is looking for three-year graduates to be employed in support activities for small municipalities in different regions in the context of digital transition and administrative simplification.

More information at the link http://cv.formez.it/registro/calls/calls.aspx

In the context of research projects related to animal health and food safety, the Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie (IZSVe) can award scholarships to young people who want to specialize in certain areas, as well as to already trained people who have an interest in including new professional experiences in their course track. 

EURES is a cooperation network promoted by the European Commission that connects the public employment services of the European Union and the countries belonging to the European Economic Area to provide both vacancies and applications, useful information on issues such as the matching of job supply and demand, the dissemination of offers at national and EU level, the recruitment of specialized and hard-to-find figures, personalized assistance for hiring staff from abroad and the possibility of acquiring interns from EU countries. The aim is to provide services to businesses and workers and to any citizen who wishes to take advantage of the free movement of people.

For more information and to consult the opportunities, visit the reference site:
www.cliclavoroveneto.it/eures1

The CCS Consortium of Social Cooperatives promotes services and job opportunities for people with disabilities.

The list of research in progress can be consulted at the link https://reteccs.altamiraweb.com/.