SEM promoting EU Careers at Freshers’ Weeks

SEM, as the government agency tasked with promoting EU Careers in Malta, supported the current EU Careers Student Ambassadors through its participation during the University and MCAST Freshers’ Weeks 2022, from October 4 to 14.

Stands on EU Careers
On EU Careers were promoted on stands at the University Campus, MCAST Paola and MCAST Gozo.

SEM supported the student ambassadors to promote EU Careers to students, particularly by explaining to them how they may follow an EU career after their studies, answering their queries, promoting EU Careers Malta social media pages, and handing out promotional material on EU Careers.

Talks on EU Careers
SEM also participated in three talks about EU careers. The first, held on October 4, was with first year students of the Institute for European studies, whereby a brief overview of different EU career opportunities, and a particular focus on traineeships was presented. The main focus of this talk was to guide first year European Studies students on how to prepare themselves throughout their university years, so that they are more eligible for applying for such positions within the European Institutions once they graduate.

Similarly, more information regarding EU careers was also provided during a second talk held on October 5, whereby SEM official Faith Spearing was invited to an event on EU Careers organised by ESO - European Studies Organisation. Here, students were provided with information on the different permanent and contract-based positions available in the European institutions and agencies as well as the websites through which more information may be accessed. Students were also informed of the different traineeship opportunities offered by the European institutions, namely those by the European Commission and the European Parliament. Students were also provided with some helpful tips that they can use when applying for such an opportunity that would help them to stand out from other applicants. University students were able to attend this event in person or by joining via a livestream on ESO and SEM Facebook pages.

SEM also participated during a Fresher’s Talk held at MCAST Paola Campus on October 12, whereby students were once again presented with a brief overview of different EU career opportunities, particularly traineeships in EU institutions related to their fields of study, as well as how to prepare themselves throughout their years of study should they wish to pursue such opportunities once they graduate.

These talks also served to highlight SEM’s role in the promotion of EU careers and served as an introduction to the EU Careers Student Ambassador of the University of Malta, Julianne Vella, and of MCAST, Hayden Pesci.