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Erasmus+ VET internship programs in Italy
We organise and manage international work placements for VET learners across Italy — from Rome to Milan, Florence to Naples. Company matching, accommodation, insurance and 24/7 on-site support, fully delivered under Erasmus+ KA1.
Who this format serves best
Built for vocational cohorts that need host companies, safeguarding, accommodation and audit-ready reporting in one coordinated flow.
VET schools & istituti professionali
Vocational schools and CFP centres running KA1 group mobility for their learners.
Erasmus+ coordinators
Mobility coordinators managing grant applications, learner logistics and reporting.
Adult training providers
Public and private training organisations with Erasmus+ accreditation sending adult learners to Italy.
What gets delivered
Everything handled, end-to-end.
Verified Italian host companies
Sourced from a 1,200+ host network across 7 Italian cities, sector-matched to the ECVET Learning Agreement, with a named in-company tutor confirmed in writing before the flight.
Accommodation across Italy
Student residences, shared apartments or vetted host families within 30–45 minutes of the host. Inspected against a fixed checklist (safety, internet, kitchen, bills included).
Insurance & compliance
Travel + medical + civil liability cover meeting Erasmus+ KA1 minimums (€30,000 medical, repatriation included). Certificates issued in the learner's name pre-departure.
Italian language preparation
OLS-supplemented pre-departure module + 8–10h of on-arrival workplace-Italian coaching. Targeted at workplace vocabulary — not academic grammar.
How this programme is shaped
30–35 hours per week in a real Italian host company, supervised by a named in-company tutor and tracked via attendance and weekly evaluations.
Europass Mobility certificate, ECVET-aligned Learning Agreement and host evaluation — accepted in the Beneficiary Module.
Eligible for Erasmus+ KA121 (accredited) and KA122 (short-term) grants. We invoice the sending institution directly.
Available across Italy
How delivery unfolds
Scoping (week 0–4)
Kick-off call to lock sectors, group size, dates, ECVET template and Italian city shortlist. Indicative quote in 48h.
Matching (week 4–10)
Host sourcing per learner, profile validation against the Learning Agreement, named tutors confirmed back to your coordinator.
Pre-departure
Accommodation booked, insurance issued, airport transfers scheduled, Italian language top-up delivered, full pre-departure pack sent.
On-mobility & closure
First-week daily check-ins, named local coordinator on 24/7 line, mid-mobility supervisor visit, weekly attendance + evaluation, Europass + final reports at closure.
Why institutions choose this model
- 15+ years of Erasmus+ VET delivery via The Student Mobility Group — a proven operator track record.
- 1,200+ verified Italian host companies pre-vetted on supervision capacity and sector relevance.
- Workflow mapped 1:1 against the Erasmus+ Quality Standards for VET — audit evidence ready by closure.
- Local coordinators in each Italian city with a 24/7 emergency line — tested and documented.
- High completion rates with proactive mid-mobility flagging — early-return resolution under 5 working days.
- Single point of contact in Italy: one inbox, one timeline, one invoice.
- Beneficiary Module-ready documentation — ECVET, attendance, evaluations and Europass in the right format.
- Documented safeguarding protocol for under-18 learners with parental consent and host-tutor guardian.
FAQ
Questions coordinators usually ask
How much does a VET cohort in Italy cost?+
Per learner per week and depends on city, accommodation type and sector. After the kick-off call we return a per-learner breakdown that maps to KA121/KA122 unit costs.
How far in advance should we contact you?+
Ideally 3–6 months before departure for groups, 6–10 weeks for individual flows.
Which Italian cities do you operate in?+
Rome, Milan, Florence, Venice, Naples, Bologna and Turin, with extended host networks in surrounding regions.
Is accommodation included?+
Yes — student residences, shared flats or vetted host families, all within 45 minutes of the host company.
Plan this programme in Italy
Tell us about your sectors, group size and timeline. We come back within 48 hours with an Italian city plan, indicative pricing and host availability.
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