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While some traineeships in the EU bubble are better known, such as the Blue Book and Schuman traineeships, others are often overlooked, like the traineeship at the Council of the EU. Like the internships at the European Commission and the European Parliament, they run for five months but start a month earlier, in February and September. For March 2026, 52 places were offered, and with around 6,500 applicants, the competition is high. In this episode, we spoke to Anna Mirjam Halász, currently a trainee at the Council of the EU, about the application process, tips, and her personal experience. Disclaimer: The views and experiences expressed are solely Anna’s own and do not represent an official position or opinion of the Council of the European Union or any other European Union institution or body.
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Running a company at sixteen may sound unrealistic, yet the Junior Achievement Company Programme proves that young people are capable of building real businesses when given the opportunity. What began as a classroom project quickly became an immersive lesson in entrepreneurship, teamwork, and leadership. From building a brand and pitching on television to representing Malta at Europe’s largest youth entrepreneurship festival, the experience showed me that entrepreneurship is not just about ideas, it is about adaptability, responsibility, and the courage to turn solutions into reality.
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While some traineeships in the EU bubble are better known, such as the Blue Book and Schuman traineeships, others are often overlooked, like the traineeship at the Council of the EU. Like the internships at the European Commission and the European Parliament, they run for five months but start a month earlier, in February and September. For March 2026, 52 places were offered, and with around 6,500 applicants, the competition is high. In this episode, we spoke to Anna Mirjam Halász, currently a trainee at the Council of the EU, about the application process, tips, and her personal experience. Disclaimer: The views and experiences expressed are solely Anna’s own and do not represent an official position or opinion of the Council of the European Union or any other European Union institution or body.
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Running a company at sixteen may sound unrealistic, yet the Junior Achievement Company Programme proves that young people are capable of building real businesses when given the opportunity. What began as a classroom project quickly became an immersive lesson in entrepreneurship, teamwork, and leadership. From building a brand and pitching on television to representing Malta at Europe’s largest youth entrepreneurship festival, the experience showed me that entrepreneurship is not just about ideas, it is about adaptability, responsibility, and the courage to turn solutions into reality.
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What It’s Really Like to Run a JA Company at 16
Running a company at sixteen may sound unrealistic, yet the Junior Achievement Company Programme proves that young people are capable of building real businesses when given the opportunity. What began as a classroom project quickly became an immersive lesson in entrepreneurship, teamwork, and leadership. From building a brand and pitching on television to representing Malta at Europe’s largest youth entrepreneurship festival, the experience showed me that entrepreneurship is not just about ideas, it is about adaptability, responsibility, and the courage to turn solutions into reality.
What It’s Really Like to Run a JA Company at 16
Running a company at sixteen may sound unrealistic, yet the Junior Achievement Company Programme proves that young people are capable of building real businesses when given the opportunity. What began as a classroom project quickly became an immersive lesson in entrepreneurship, teamwork, and leadership. From building a brand and pitching on television to representing Malta at Europe’s largest youth entrepreneurship festival, the experience showed me that entrepreneurship is not just about ideas, it is about adaptability, responsibility, and the courage to turn solutions into reality.
What It’s Really Like to Run a JA Company at 16
Running a company at sixteen may sound unrealistic, yet the Junior Achievement Company Programme proves that young people are capable of building real businesses when given the opportunity. What began as a classroom project quickly became an immersive lesson in entrepreneurship, teamwork, and leadership. From building a brand and pitching on television to representing Malta at Europe’s largest youth entrepreneurship festival, the experience showed me that entrepreneurship is not just about ideas, it is about adaptability, responsibility, and the courage to turn solutions into reality.

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