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    Real Internship & Mobility Stories. Real Outcomes.

    Explore real feedback from institutions, VET schools, and students who have partnered with Piktalent for Erasmus+ internships and mobility programmes across Europe.

    Universities & VET

    Programs designed with coordinators

    100+ placements

    Across 30+ European countries

    Student support

    Before, during & after mobility

    End-to-end

    Logistics, insurance, onboarding

    Šolski Center Krško–Sevnica's VET Mobility Program in Seville, Spain
    KA122 VET Mobility

    Šolski Center Krško–Sevnica's VET Mobility Program in Seville, Spain

    Seville, Spain2025Group mobility

    Šolski Center Krško–Sevnica, Slovenia

    "A fully coordinated VET mobility program that combined quality internships, reliable logistics, and real integration into the Spanish labor market."
    100% placement completion rateMultiple sectors covered (IT, Mechanics, Hairdressing)
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    Chloe Dupin – Human Resources Internship in Madrid, Spain
    Chloe Dupin
    Individual Internship

    Chloe Dupin – Human Resources Internship in Madrid, Spain

    Madrid, Spain2010
    "If one day I have the chance, I would love to come back, because this internship confirmed my passion for human resources and helped me grow both professionally and personally."
    Confirmed career direction in Human ResourcesGained hands-on recruitment and onboarding experience
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    Living and Working in a Hostel in Barcelona: Anna's Internship Experience
    Anna Csobán
    Erasmus+ Internship

    Living and Working in a Hostel in Barcelona: Anna's Internship Experience

    Barcelona, Spain2011
    "It was truly a lifetime experience for me — working in a hostel in Barcelona, meeting people from all over the world, feeling supported by the team, and living moments that made these three months completely unforgettable."
    Three months of hands-on hostel management experienceDeveloped guest relations and event coordination skills
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    Adam Szakal – Hospitality Internship in Seville, Spain
    Adam Szakal
    Erasmus+ Internship

    Adam Szakal – Hospitality Internship in Seville, Spain

    Seville, Spain2015
    "What started as a hospitality internship quickly became a life experience where I built friendships with people from all over the world while helping make their stay in Seville unforgettable."
    Hands-on experience in guest relations and tourismBuilt global network of professional contacts
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    Thomas Johnson's Internship in Barcelona: Teaching English Abroad
    Thomas Johnson
    Individual Internship

    Thomas Johnson's Internship in Barcelona: Teaching English Abroad

    Igualada (Barcelona area), Spain2011
    "Overall, I would highly recommend Piktalent. I had a truly great experience, and I would do it over again anytime."
    Gained real classroom teaching experienceDeveloped lesson planning and pedagogy skills
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    Pieter's English Teaching Internship in Barcelona, Spain
    Pieter
    Individual Internship

    Pieter's English Teaching Internship in Barcelona, Spain

    Barcelona, Spain2007
    "With a lot of patience on their part, the Piktalent team helped me secure all the required documents in time for my flight."
    Successfully navigated complex documentation processSecured all documents in time for departure
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    Joana's Internship Experience in Marketing (Barcelona)
    Joana
    Individual Internship

    Joana's Internship Experience in Marketing (Barcelona)

    Barcelona, Spain2026
    "An enriching experience that taught me everything about digital marketing, and I got to work with a fantastic team in Barcelona!"
    3 SEO content briefs published live within 6 months2 paid-social campaigns optimised — 1 became the agency's pitch case study
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    How a Barcelona Tech Startup Built Its International Team Through Piktalent Interns
    Klaus Weber
    Host Company Partnership

    How a Barcelona Tech Startup Built Its International Team Through Piktalent Interns

    Barcelona, Spain2024
    "Piktalent doesn't just send us CVs — they send us pre-screened, motivated candidates who are ready to contribute from day one. Three of our full-time hires started as Piktalent interns."
    12 interns hosted over 2 years3 interns converted to full-time employees
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    A Lisbon Luxury Hotel Group's Experience Hosting Erasmus+ Hospitality Interns
    Sofia Mendes
    Host Company Partnership

    A Lisbon Luxury Hotel Group's Experience Hosting Erasmus+ Hospitality Interns

    Lisbon, Portugal2024
    "Piktalent interns bring fresh energy and international perspective to our properties. The quality of candidates and the administrative support are exceptional — it's a partnership we truly value."
    20+ interns hosted across 3 hotel propertiesGuest satisfaction scores increased during intern periods
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    24 VET Students Complete a 4-Week Internship Program in Barcelona
    KA122 VET Mobility

    24 VET Students Complete a 4-Week Internship Program in Barcelona

    Barcelona, Spain202424 students

    IES Técnico de Formación, Germany

    "Piktalent delivered exactly what we needed: reliable placements, quality companies, and zero logistical headaches for our coordination team."
    100% completion rate across all 24 participants24 students placed across 12 vetted host companies
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    Engineering Traineeships in Rome for French University Students
    KA131 HEI Mobility

    Engineering Traineeships in Rome for French University Students

    Rome, Italy202418 students

    Université de Bordeaux, France

    "Piktalent understood that university traineeships require a different approach — professional placements with real engineering projects, not internships-lite."
    92% student satisfaction rate18 placements completed in 3 months
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    Cross-Border Mobility Across Spain, Portugal, and Ireland
    KA122 Multi-Country

    Cross-Border Mobility Across Spain, Portugal, and Ireland

    Spain, Portugal & Ireland202436 participants

    Jyväskylä Educational Consortium, Finland

    "Managing mobility across three countries with one partner simplified everything. Piktalent's coordination was seamless."
    36 participants successfully placed across 3 countriesSector-specific matching: Healthcare, Hospitality, Business
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    Erasmus+ Provider Categories

    Erasmus+ mobility providers fall into three categories. Piktalent operates as a full-service Erasmus+ mobility partner, which is why the case studies above span multiple destinations and end-to-end logistics.

    Piktalent's Category

    Full-service intermediaries

    Manage placements, accommodation, insurance, transfers, language support, on-site coordination, and Erasmus+ documentation end-to-end.

    Best for: VET schools, universities, and consortiums that want one accountable partner across multiple destinations.

    Examples: Piktalent (12+ EU countries, full-service Erasmus+ partner).

    Placement-only agencies

    Match participants with host companies. Accommodation, insurance, and on-site support remain the institution's responsibility.

    Best for: Institutions with internal logistics teams needing host companies in one specific city.

    Examples: Local internship-only agencies in single cities.

    Academic institutions

    Universities and VET schools that host incoming students directly through bilateral or consortium agreements.

    Best for: Institutions exchanging students under existing KA131 or KA171 partnerships.

    Examples: Partner universities, EU HEI consortiums, National Agencies.

    Services, Destinations, Support & Audience

    CriteriaFull-service (Piktalent)Placement-onlyAcademic institutions
    ServicesEnd-to-end: placement, accommodation, insurance, transfers, language, on-site support, documentationInternship matching onlyHosting and academic supervision only
    Destinations12+ EU countries with local teamsUsually one country or cityWhere bilateral agreements exist
    SupportDedicated coordinator + 24/7 on-site supportPre-arrival matching; limited on-site helpAcademic mentor only
    AudienceVET schools, HEIs, KA121/KA122 consortiums, individualsInstitutions and self-funded studentsStudents under formal exchange agreements
    Erasmus+ paperworkLearning Agreement, Europass, completion docs preparedPartial — placement confirmation onlyHandled by the academic office
    Quick Answers

    Erasmus+ Mobility Case Studies

    Definition

    Real Erasmus+ mobility and internship projects delivered by Piktalent — a full-service Erasmus+ mobility partner — for VET schools, universities, and consortiums across Europe. Each case study documents the programme design, destinations, participant numbers, and measurable outcomes.

    What you'll find in our case studies

    • Erasmus+ KA121 and KA122 group mobility projects
    • VET internship programmes (10–100+ participants)
    • HEI traineeship coordination
    • Multi-country split-destination mobilities
    • Sector-specific placements (hospitality, IT, business, healthcare)
    • Participant satisfaction and completion data
    • Programme duration, cost structure, and timeline
    • Direct quotes from coordinators and participants

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