Wondering how to land an internship with the European Commission?
This is the most popular internship program in Brussels.
Due to the increasing numbers of applications to the bi-annual Blue Book traineeships, being well-informed is key. During this workshop, students will learn about the latest insider knowledge on selection criteria, be shown examples of successful applications, and receive tips on what to do after passing the first round. It also covers what atypical internships are about, and how this can be a steppingstone to other EU-related careers.
Marta Bloemers-Makhoul
Marta is as an expert in skills development, labour market and employment policies. She works as an international team leader, consultant, trainer, facilitator, and coach with organisations in the public, educational, diplomatic and cooperate sectors. Marta implements development projects, delivers training, and workshops, provides advice and coaching sessions and moderates expert panels. Previously, she held the position of a Grants Manager and Employment expert in an EU-funded project to build capacities while enhancing the knowledge, skills, and abilities of professionals in vocational education and training systems across Africa and Southeast Asia. For several years, Marta worked for the International Labour Organisation and the International Training Centre of the ILO, mainly in the field of youth employment and skills development.
Certified Systemic Coach from the European Coaching Association for Business and Private Coaching, Practitioner Neuro-Linguisti Programming, master’s degree in International Political Economy with a specialization in Labour Economics from Kent University and a bachelor’s in Political Science, Business and Economics from Mannheim University.
