Network YOU Training in Egypt and Internship Program in Italy 2026

The Network YOU project is launching a call for applications for the selection of 75 young Egyptian fresh graduated and technicians to participate in an integrated international training and internship program. The initiative aims to strengthen technical, digital, and soft skills in key areas of the green and digital transition.

It is part of a broader circular migration initiative between Egypt and Italy, designed to foster employability and the development of qualified career paths in Egypt, building on knowledge and experience gained across both countries.

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, agri-food 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. 

• Table of Content
• About Network YOU
• Training in Egypt and Internship Program
• Aim and Benefits of Training in Egypt and Internship Program
• Requirements for Training in Egypt and Internship Program Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Network YOU

NET-WORK YOU is a project implemented by Confcooperative Puglia and CIHEAM Bari and awarded in the framework of The Migration Partnership Facility (MPF), a EU-funded initiative implemented by International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) to promote a sustainable and innovative model of circular labour mobility between Italy and Egypt. Spanning 36 months (2024–2027), the project aims to build a circular labor mobility model between Italy and Egypt, with a focus on youth employability in the green jobs sector. By ... continue reading

Training in Egypt and Internship Program

Aim and Benefits of Training in Egypt and Internship Program

• 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 Confcooperative.

Requirements for Training in Egypt and Internship Program Qualification

This programme is open to:

• 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

Documents Required for 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)

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Network YOU 2025 Training webpage