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Work experience · Vienna

Real work experience in the heart of Vienna.

Join our team for a few days, a semester or a whole Erasmus+ traineeship. Choose the format that fits where you are: at school, studying in Austria or studying abroad.

A student talking with a mentor at a desk in our office
Berufspraktische Tage · For school students aged 14 to 19

Career orientation days

Looking for a good place for your Berufspraktische Tage? Spend one or more days with us in Vienna, get practical insights and real experience, and leave with a stronger start for your future.

Up to 20
places per semester
1 or more
days, you choose
German or English
as you prefer
Certificate
for your school and applications

What you will work on

Digital tools for the workplace Graphic & design tools Insights into social media Insights into EU projects Basics of project administration Insights into workshop facilitation Event planning & organisation

What a day can look like

  1. Europe quizWhat do you know about the EU?
  2. OpportunitiesErasmus+ for you
  3. Tool labNotion, Canva & AI
  4. ApplicationCV & photo shoot
  5. ShowcaseShow your results
  6. ReflectionLook back & plan your next steps

Everyone is welcome

Our career orientation days are for school students aged 14 to 19. We especially want to open doors for young people who find it harder to get a place, for example young people with a migration background or from families facing financial challenges.

What you take home

  • A finished CV
  • A professional application photo
  • Your own digital projects
  • A plan for your next steps
  • The ACCELERAS certificate

How to apply

Students can apply themselves, or a parent or guardian can apply for them. Please send contact details for both the student and a parent or guardian, the name of the school and the days you need. We will get in touch to find days that suit you and your school.

Apply by email
Local internships · For students in Austria

Practical experience that counts

Need an internship for your studies or your career path? Join our team in Vienna and gain hands-on experience in European projects, learning design, research and digital work.

Our local internships are for students and young graduates living in Austria who need an internship for their university, college or career path, whether it is a required part of the programme or a step you choose yourself. You work on real tasks, agree learning goals with your mentor and receive a certificate and a confirmation for your university at the end.

Four team members discussing their work around a table with laptops
20+ hours a week
or 80 a month, office and remote work agreed with you
Mentor
a team member supports you throughout
Certificate
plus a confirmation for your university
Vienna, 1st district
at our office, Rauhensteingasse 7/18

Who can apply

  • You are at least 18 years old
  • You live in Austria and study at a university, college or school, or graduated recently
  • You speak English at B1 level or above
  • You are motivated, reliable and curious about European cooperation and learning
  • You can give at least 20 hours a week, or 80 hours a month; in special cases the hours can be combined into a shorter period

What we offer

  • Real responsibility in European projects from day one
  • A mentor and regular feedback on your learning goals
  • An international team in the heart of Vienna
  • The chance to join our trainings and seminars
  • A certificate and a confirmation for your university

Three steps to your internship

Step 1
Send your application

Email us your CV, a short motivation, your dates, how many hours you can give and what your university needs from us.

Step 2
Agree on your internship

We have a short call and agree on your tasks, learning goals and schedule.

Step 3
Start with us

You join our team in Vienna. At the end you receive your certificate and the confirmation for your university.

Apply by emailWe review applications on an ongoing basis throughout the year.
For interns and trainees

Where you can get involved

Pick the areas that fit your studies and interests, or tell us which mix of tasks you would like. We match your tasks to your learning goals.

EU funding & proposals

Research calls and partners, and help prepare proposals for Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, CERV and other programmes.

Project management

Plan tasks and timelines, coordinate with partners, prepare meetings and keep track of our European projects.

Research

Desk research, surveys and interviews, and turning findings into reports, articles and project results.

Learning & development

Help prepare our seminars and trainings, and learn practical, interactive methods from our trainers.

Digital & AI

Support our digital products and AI tools, from testing and feedback to content and documentation.

Graphic design

Design visuals, posters, certificates and publications, following the EU visibility rules and our own style.

Social media & communication

Create posts and short videos, tell the stories of our projects and keep our channels updated.

Partnerships

Find partner organisations across Europe and beyond, and keep our network of 30+ partners informed.

Erasmus+ traineeships · For students from abroad

A traineeship that counts for your degree

Are you a student at a university abroad and planning an Erasmus+ traineeship as part of your studies? Join our team in Vienna, with ACCELERAS as your host organisation.

Erasmus+ supports university students who complete a traineeship abroad as part of their studies. Your home university selects you, pays your Erasmus+ grant and recognises the traineeship. We give you meaningful tasks, a mentor and a team to learn with, and sign your Learning Agreement for Traineeships together with you and your university.

Team members working on laptops around a table during a project meeting
2 to 12 months
the usual length of an Erasmus+ traineeship
32+ hours a week
the minimum for a traineeship with us
English
our working language, at least B1
Erasmus+ grant
paid by your home university

Who can apply

  • You are at least 18 years old
  • You are enrolled at a university or higher education institution that takes part in Erasmus+
  • The traineeship is part of your studies and recognised by your home institution
  • You can work at least 32 hours a week during your traineeship
  • You speak English at B1 level or above

What we offer

  • Real responsibility in European projects from day one
  • A mentor and regular feedback on your learning goals
  • An international team in the heart of Vienna
  • A signed Learning Agreement and a certificate at the end of your traineeship
  • A recommendation letter for your future applications

Plan ahead

Your Erasmus+ grant is paid by your sending university, so check the amount, the payment dates and the deadlines with your international office. Plan your accommodation and living costs in Vienna before you arrive.

Four steps to Vienna

Step 1
Talk to your international office

Check that you are eligible for an Erasmus+ traineeship grant, and ask about deadlines and the documents your university needs.

Step 2
Send us your application

Email us your CV, a short motivation, your preferred areas, your dates and the name of your university.

Step 3
Agree on your traineeship

We have a short call, agree on your tasks and learning goals, and sign the Learning Agreement for Traineeships.

Step 4
Start in Vienna

You receive your Erasmus+ grant through your university and join our team. At the end you receive your traineeship certificate.

Apply by emailApply early: many universities have fixed deadlines for Erasmus+ traineeship grants.
Where you work

A modern office in the heart of Vienna

Our office at Rauhensteingasse 7/18 is in the 1st district, between the State Opera and St. Stephen’s Cathedral and a few minutes’ walk from Stephansplatz (U1 and U3).

The workspace with white desks, ergonomic chairs and a screen

Workspace

Height-adjustable desks, ergonomic chairs and a screen for your daily work and team meetings.

The seminar room with tables in a U-shape, a large screen and a flipchart

Seminar room

Our 55 m² training room, where we run workshops, trainings and events.

The kitchen with an espresso machine, kettle, microwave and hob

Kitchen

An espresso machine, kettle, microwave and hob for coffee breaks and lunch with the team.

The lounge with a sofa, armchair, bean bags and a bookshelf

Lounge

A relaxed room with a sofa, bean bags and a bookshelf for breaks and informal talks.

Questions about work experience with us?

Write to us at contact@acceleras.io and tell us which format you are interested in.

Contact us