Netherlands

There is no formal definition of a traineeship in the Netherlands. However, certain criteria and objectives apply to all traineeships. A traineeship is a paid, productive position that forms part of the workforce, with a focus on learning on the job. A traineeship is usually focused on career development, and a person employed as a trainee has generally already completed a university or college course. This means that a traineeship has specific learning objectives linked to a time frame, usually a period of 1-3 years. 

There are many different types of traineeship. Sometimes a traineeship is part of a specific programme set up by the government or an organisation, for example, to give talented young people improved access to the labour market. Other traineeships are designed to give employees the chance to move up in their organisation, as management trainees.

For more information visit the Traineeships section of the EURES Portal.