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Courses in Portugal If the course is carried out in the context of a specific programme, a predetermined
convention is signed by the different parties. If the trainee does not receive any
pay, the convention is not mandatory, but remains highly recommended.
Agriculture, viticulture, marble, cork production, the manufacturing
industry, mechanical engineering, textiles, construction, metallurgy, the Practical life
automobile sector, tourism and the tertiary sector in general are all very important
parts of the Portuguese economy. Language: the official language is Portuguese. You can easily use English or
Many Portuguese companies are looking for highly qualified young graduates German in the tourist resorts of the Algarve, in the south of the country.
for courses which, if they are going well, operate in the same way as pre-hires. A knowledge of Portuguese is essential in a large number of professional sectors,
In addition, the employment market in Portugal is characterised by a deficit in but is, however, not imperative everywhere. The larger companies also use other
the intermediate professions. Young people on technical training courses of languages to communicate, such as English, French and Spanish.
the BTS and DUT type
are therefore in luck. The Cost of living: living is relatively cheap in Portugal, although it is a little higher in
high-growth industries are Lisbon, especially for housing.
tourism, the environment Accommodation: allow a budget of 700 to 900€ per month, including approximately
and automobiles as well 400€ for housing (or even more in Lisbon).
as telecommunications, Useful websites are: : www.uniplaces.com/fr/accommodation/portugal
banking/insur anc e
and distribution. Other fr.chambrealouer.com/colocation/PT-Portugal
sectors of activity are also Tips on finding a course and useful sites
represented: the high
technologies - including Portugal has been hard hit by the crisis and the unemployment of young people
IT and communications - remains significant, but the country has recently resumed growth.
electronics, wine and oil,
marine biology, geology, Sectors in which to look for a course
mining, the footwear and ✓ Tourism is a dynamic sector in Portugal, particularly in Lisbon, Madeira
textile industries and the and the Algarve. In Lisbon, in the hotel sector, courses are available for
cork and paper industries. receptionists or in sales but also for cooks or waiters.

✓ The environment and renewable energies also offer opportunities. As the
Portuguese government wishes to invest in nuclear and wind energy, these
Name and legal framework sectors are entering a phase of significant development.
Estagio ✓ The automobile industry is one of the country's key sectors. It is possible to
try to find an engineering course, especially in mechanical engineering.
The trainee may be a student, a young graduate or a job applicant. For students
, the rules which apply can be found on the portal of the Portuguese Ministry of ✓ There are interesting opportunities in the areas of high technology, IT,
Education on the page headed ‘Portaria No. 204-B/2013 de18 de junho’. communications and electronics, wine and oil, marine biology, geology,
Should problems arise between trainees and their employers, they can refer to the mining, the footwear and textile industries and the cork and paper industries.
Labour Code (Código do Trabalho).
The duration of a course can be from one to twelve months; shorter courses (less
than four months) are generally unpaid.

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