The cost of unpaid internships
New research reveals the financial, social and mental costs that unpaid interns must pay in order to enter the labour market.
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Pathways for a directive to ban unpaid internships
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Quality Charter on Internships & Apprenticeships
Internships and apprenticeships facilitate the transition from education to employment. Read our new Charter on Internships and Apprenticeships to better know your rights in the labour market, and to provide a quality work placement.