Deadline: September 15, 2025
Applications for the Network YOU International Training and Internship Program 2025 are now open. The program offers 75 selected participants a fully funded opportunity to acquire advanced skills in agriculture, food processing, sustainability and digital innovation, with a 3-month training course in Egypt followed by a 3-month internship in Italy for the top 50 participants.
Participants will benefit from a dynamic learning experience, combining soft skills and technical training in Egypt and advanced technical and hands-on internships in Italy, particularly in the fields of agriculture, agrifood industries, and digital technologies. Participation in the program offers a concrete opportunity for personal and professional growth, combining learning, international exposure, and work placement in the agricultural, agri-food, and technological sectors.
Benefits
- Recognized certification endorsed by Egyptian and Italian institutions
- Access to a Mediterranean network of companies, universities, and institutions Mentorship, career coaching, and access to a Mediterranean network
- Hands-on training and internships in leading companies in Puglia Region (Italy)
- Career coaching and mentorship
- Full support (travel, accommodation, etc.)
- Join a prestigious programme co-funded by the European Union and led by CIHEAM Bari and Conf cooperative
Eligibility
This programme is open to:
- Egyptian youth with a university degree (mandatory requirement) in relevant fields such as agronomy, environmental engineering, food processing, renewable energy, or ICT.
- Fresh graduates with degrees in ICT or digital technologies, aged between 20 and 30, motivated to work in the agri-food or environmental sectors using innovation-driven approaches.
- Technicians, aged between 20 and 35, with an academic background in agricultural, environmental, or food-related disciplines, especially those coming from rural or underserved areas.
- Young women are highly encouraged to apply to ensure gender equity.
Application
Requested documents for the application:
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae.
- A motivational letter outlining interest in the project and personal/professional expectations.
- A clear copy of a valid ID (passport or national identity card).
- A language certificate proving a minimum English proficiency level of B2 (CEFR), officially translated into English.
- A copy of the University Degree certificate, officially translated into English.
- Signed copy of the Privacy Information Notice (attached to this call)
For more information, visit Network YOU Internship.
