The European UnionТs EuropeAid (former Tacis) Managers Training Programme (MTP) offers internships for 200 more managers from companies from all over Ukraine in Western European enterprises. Until June 2005 we encourage all interested companies and managers to apply directly for this important training initiative, which aims at the strengthening of managerial competence and improvement of competitiveness of their companies. MTP offers 4-week traineeships for senior managers, and 8-/12-week traineeships for junior and middle managers in EU based companies, consisting of different kinds of internships and seminars focusing on relevant modern management issues and EU policies. After the return to Ukraine, managers will be invited to attend follow-up activities in various Ukrainian cities. Requirements for Participation Senior and top managers applying for the 4-week programmes should fulfil the following criteria: ХAge between 35 and 55 years, at least 8 years of relevant practical managerial experience, knowledge of Russian language; as the groups are of mixed nationalities, interpreters are Russian-speaking, basic knowledge of at least one EU language would be of advantage.

Middle and junior managers applying for the 8-/12-week programmes should fulfil the following criteria: ХAge between 25 and 40 years, at least 3 years of practical managerial experience, good active knowledge of at least one EU language in speaking and writing. How to apply for MTP Please apply directly by visiting our webs-site and fill in the online application form or please contact the MTP office in Kiev (see below).