Study and Work in Portugal

  Portugal

Lisbon

Length of Position: 2 months
Dates: April - November

Description: Paid Jobs programme combines a Portuguese course (4 weeks minimum) in Faro, or Lisbon with job placement following the course in Lisbon, Madeira, Algarve, etc. You won't get rich, but you will earn enough to cover basic expenses.

You'll work in a hospitality or retail business. Positions include: kitchen assistant, room maid, waiter/waitress, bartender, reception, laundry personnel, animator, maintenance staff, general assistant, restaurant employee, etc.

The position offered is likely to be influenced by the applicant's knowledge of Portuguese, previous professional experience, and academic level. Participants may occupy jobs in different departments

Paid Job Placement: From 2 months

Highlights: Participants improve their linguistic skills and level of communication, as well as, gain a deeper understanding of the Portuguese Labour market.

Qualifications: Program open to nationals from: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, South Korea, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Monaco, Norway, New Zealand, Republic Of Croatia, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, U.S.A, Hong Kong (SAR), Macao (EAR) and citizens of The European Union (Belgium, France,Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Denmark, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom, Greece, Portugal, Spain, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Romania)

Age range: 18 - 35

Salary / Pay: Minimum wage: 200 - 400 Euro depending on company and previous work experience

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian and European Participants.

Participants Travel to Portugal Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of 5+

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Year Founded: 2002