Call now open for Odisseu, paid work placements in rural businesses
The Government of Catalonia offers new work placements for university students interested in gaining work experience in rural municipalities. The objective is to make it easier for young people to settle in rural areas thanks to employment opportunities. Deadline for applications is 26 April.
16/03/2023
The "Pràcticum Odisseu" work placement programme brings the business sector closer to young students so that these can gain professional experience in a rural environment. The programme is addressed to students with official bachelor's or master's degrees who, in the case of bachelor's degree students, have at least passed 50% of their credits; as well as meeting all of the other requirements. Applications to participate in the programme can be sent in until 26 April on the programme's website.
The work placements must last at least 300 hours, and can be done within the current academic year, during the summer months. This year, students will be receive a minimum salary of €7 per hour in concept of a study grant.
The organisations present new work placement offers that can be viewed at this link. In views of fostering a greater connection between youth and rural areas, one of the main criteria when selecting the businesses and institutions for the programme is their interest in hiring these students once they have completed their work placement stay.
The "Pràcticum Odisseu" is in charge of co-funding 50% of the salary paid to students, while the universities are in charge of covering all management costs and informing their students about the programme. The UAB collaborates with Odisseu through its Employment Service Office.