AZORES | Applications for ESTAGIAR L and ESTAGIAR T in Public Administration from February 9 to 27

Applications for ESTAGIAR L and ESTAGIAR T in the Central, Regional and Local Public Administration are open simultaneously for young people and organisations from February 9 to 27.

According to the Order of the Regional Secretary for Youth, Housing and Employment, Maria João Carreiro, published today in the Official Journal, applications must be submitted via the online platform empregojovem.azores.gov.pt.

Recent higher education graduates (levels 6, 7 or 8 of the National Qualifications Framework – NQF) can apply for ESTAGIAR L. In turn, recent graduates of level 4 or 5 NQF qualification courses can apply for ESTAGIAR T.

Young people participating in ESTAGIAR receive a monthly financial compensation equal to the Minimum Monthly Wage (RMMG) in the Region, increased by 25% in the case of ESTAGIAR L and 5% in the case of ESTAGIAR T.

In Regional Public Administration, trainee admission is subject to selection criteria, scoring and a final assessment formula.

In the Central and Local Public Administration, the selection of applicants is the sole and exclusive responsibility of the entity promoting the project, which must admit applicants by February 27, 2026, at the latest.

Traineeships begin on April 1 and last for 12 months, including a one-month rest period. They may be extended for a further three months.

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