Free Training Opportunity for 300 Young People to Build In-Demand Skills
Applications open for the “REOPEN” training and internship programme in Latvia, Estonia and Finland
The University of Latvia, together with partner organisations from Latvia, Estonia and Finland, has opened applications for the international “REOPEN” training and internship programme aimed at unemployed young people and those with little or no work experience. Applications are open until 30 September, and participation in the programme is free of charge.
To apply, please complete the application form HERE!
Participants in the “REOPEN” programme will have the opportunity to acquire skills that are in demand in today’s labour market, improve their digital and green competencies, develop practical artificial intelligence (AI) skills for everyday work, and strengthen transversal skills that are useful across a wide range of professional fields. The training will have a strong practical focus and will take place online from October to December 2026. Upon completing the training, participants will receive a certificate.
Young people who successfully complete the training programme will have the opportunity to apply for paid internships at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Latvia, Estonia or Finland. The internships are planned for February, March and April 2027. An individual internship plan will be developed for each participant. After completing the internship, participants will receive a letter of recommendation from their employer.
“This initiative brings together three key parties: a university that provides young people with the knowledge and skills required in the labour market, employers who need skilled and motivated employees, and young people who are still finding their place in professional life. Participants will not only develop skills that are in demand in today’s labour market but will also have the opportunity to put them into practice, gaining valuable experience while building confidence in their abilities,” emphasises Anda Paegle, representative of the University of Latvia and manager of the “REOPEN” project.
The programme will give young people the opportunity to learn from experienced mentors, gain their first or additional work experience, apply their newly acquired knowledge in practice, and strengthen their competitiveness in the labour market. For employers, the programme will provide an opportunity to get to know potential future employees in a real working environment.
Who can apply?
Young people aged 18 to 25;
Young people with little or no work experience;
Young people with English language skills.
Up to 100 young people are expected to be admitted to the “REOPEN” training programme in each participating country – in Latvia, Estonia, and Finland.
What skills can participants develop?
During the programme, young people will develop transversal skills that will help them successfully enter the labour market, including responsibility, reliability, the ability to take initiative and responsibility for their work, as well as the ability to think independently, propose ideas and find solutions.
Participants will also improve their digital skills, learning how to use digital devices, software and online resources confidently and effectively in their everyday work.
Green skills will help participants understand sustainable practices, responsible use of resources, and ways to address environmental challenges in everyday life and the workplace.
In addition, participants will acquire practical artificial intelligence skills for everyday work, learning how to use AI tools to search for information more effectively, generate ideas, prepare content and carry out a variety of work-related tasks.
The training will take place in the afternoons from 12 to 16 October, 2 to 6 November, and 23 to 27 November. Each month, four days of three-hour training sessions will take place online, while one day will be dedicated to an in-person meeting in the capital city (participants’ travel expenses will be covered), providing an opportunity to network and meet mentors. The training will be conducted in English.
Applications for the “REOPEN” programme are open until 30 September.
To apply, please complete the application form HERE!
The REOPEN project aims to address persistent youth unemployment and skills mismatches in the Baltic Sea Region by providing young people with relevant skills and opportunities to improve their employability and successfully navigate a rapidly changing labour market. The REOPEN project (No. CB0700393) is co-financed by the European Union through the Central Baltic Programme. More information about the project is available on the REOPEN project website.
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