Spain

In Spain the traineeship is called Práctica and can be curricular, when it is part of a study plan, or extracurricular, when it takes place outside an education or training course. Traineeships facilitate the transition from the educational system or training activity to the job market. Their timeframe is usually short to medium term, lasting from a few weeks to six months, or in some cases up to one or two years.

A distinction is made among three types:
- University field academic traineeships (non-remunerated training): targeted at students.
- Non-remunerated, non-academic traineeships: for unemployed young people registered in the employment office, between 18 and 25 years of age, with official university degrees. The aim is to practice university knowledge and acquire professional skills, aimed at completing the training of young people and promoting their employability through a first contact with a work experience.
- Working traineeships in companies with a contract: ordinary traineeship contract, when no more than five years have elapsed since the end of studies. The duration can change from six months to two years. These traineeships are aimed at obtaining adequate professional experience related to the course of study. 

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