*Update 07.03.2025: YSE – TEST MCQ on EU + Written Test COM Internal Competition 2024 – FULL GROUP/ Registration closed. YSE – Self-study TEST MCQ on EU + Written Test – COM Internal Competition 2024 – book it via Teachable (here). YSE – WRITTEN Test – COM Internal Competition 2024 – FULL GROUP/Registration closed. Continue reading Training offer: Internal competitions AD5/AD6/AST2/ASTSC2
Training
Education allowances – Higher education
Are you a parent navigating the complexities of higher education allowances for your dependent child? This informative session, organised by PMO, might be interesting for you. It will focus on the various types of allowances available and the essential steps to complete the education declaration in Sysper for the 2024/25 academic year.
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Training offer for EPSO Competitions
* Update 04.02.2025, Training closed. * Generation 2004, in collaboration with Yasemos Europeos, is happy to offer you online training for EPSO competitions with a special discount rate for our members. The offer includes modules on Self-study Multiple Choice Questionnaires (MCQ) and reasoning Computer Based Tests (CBT). All training modules will be in English.
Career Days – a genuine intention or false illusions?
Career Days 2024 organised by DG HR will take place from 3 to 28 June. You can attend some activities in person and others online. The programme is focused on career development and learning opportunities through a versatile offer of events available for all staff. Such an initiative looks good at first glance. But is it too good to be true? Continue reading Career Days – a genuine intention or false illusions?
Webinars on Oral Tests AD8/AD10 – internal competitions – New dates
**Update 31.05.2024, see below additional dates. *Update 29.05.2024. The sessions listed below sold out quickly. We may organise additional dates, so please check our website regularly. To assist you in preparing for ongoing internal competitions, Generation 2004, in collaboration with Yasemos Europeos, is offering at a special rate, online webinars on oral tests for AD8 & AD10 internal competitions. These webinars will provide you with valuable tips and tricks. Those webinars will be conducted in English. Continue reading Webinars on Oral Tests AD8/AD10 – internal competitions – New dates
Online Conference – Local Agents Salary method – Time to adapt to the reality on the ground
The current salary-revision method for Local Agents, and the idea of “One system fits all”, is not working in many of the EU 140 Delegations all over the world. The idea behind any salary update in the world is to make sure that the organisation’s salaries are competitive, keep employees satisfied, and do what they can to attract and retain the best people. Continue reading Online Conference – Local Agents Salary method – Time to adapt to the reality on the ground
Learning sessions on internal competitions – Oral test
We are organising further training with our partners Yasemos Europeos to help you on competition processes, but in the meantime here is what is on offer under “career related training” in EU LEARN, for candidates who are through to the ‘ORAL TEST’ stage of an EU competition having already passed any required Written Test and/or Presentation.
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Looking for new & exciting challenges?
Did you know that there are some Commission-wide initiatives in which you can take part if you wish to break the daily routine, share your knowledge and experience? You may become an ECMentor, if you have at least 15 years of experience in the organisation, a genuine interest in others and wish to help new colleagues to develop. Continue reading Looking for new & exciting challenges?
One step forward in our fight: internal competition for AST & AST/SC (+training offer)
*Update 23.05.2024, COM/AST3/2024 competition exam date will be June 5, 2024. Enrolment on COM AST3 training with follow up sessions are closed. Registration for the self-study option is still open. *Update 02.05.2024 COM/AST3/2024 indicative planning has been updated, but still not precise enough to allow for holiday planning. Continue reading One step forward in our fight: internal competition for AST & AST/SC (+training offer)
Own-initiative training: You are, in fact, on your own
*Update 09.04.2024 we have received a response to our note below from HR: the own-initiative training budget is very limited but special leave might still be available as a contribution to your OIT. Please use all your options!*
Original article: If you work for the Commission and you would like to keep up with developments in your area of expertise, or to acquire new skills to help you in your work, you are in for an unpleasant surprise. Up until recently, the Commission would contribute to the fees of a successful course, making it easier to take the decision to acquire university or other qualifications later in your career – especially for colleagues at the lower end of the pay scales. Continue reading Own-initiative training: You are, in fact, on your own
