Awareness raising campaign of the Internship Programme continues in the Academy of Economic Studies

The awareness campaign on internship opportunities for youth continued today in Chisinau, bringing together almost 100 students at the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova (ASEM). Students discovered how their knowledge in economics and international relations can be combined with professional experience within Moldova’s public service, by joining the fifth edition of the Joint Internship Programme of the European Union and the Government of the Republic of Moldova.

The event featured motivational speeches from European and Moldovan officials who stressed the importance of involving young people in shaping public policies and contributing to Moldova’s EU integration process. Graduates of previous editions of the Programme, who are currently working in the public administration, shared their experience of gaining practical experience during the Internship and how it helped them start their careers as civil servants.

Participants were invited to apply for the fifth edition of the joint Internship Programme, which offers two months of practical work within public institutions. Interns will receive a monthly allowance of 250 Euro, funded by the European Union and Denmark. Graduates who complete an additional third month of internship in the same institution may apply for a civil service position there without competition and without a probationary period — a benefit granted by the legal framework in the field of internships.

Applications are open until 15 May 2026. Candidates should send their CV and a motivation letter to stagii@eu4moldova.eu. Further details are available at: www.eu4moldova.eu/support-for-eu-integration/#internship

The awareness campaign will continue on 7 May at the ‘Alecu Russo’ Bălți State University and will conclude on 14 May with an online session for Moldovan students from the diaspora and others unable to attend in person.

The Internship Programme is taking place in the framework of the EU- and Denmark- funded project ”Moldova is Europe – Support for EU Integration”.