The Integralia Foundation, established by the ERGO Hestia Group, has been supporting people with disabilities in entering the job market and developing professionally for over 20 years. Its mission is to connect candidates’ potential with employers’ needs - with empathy, professionalism, and real support. They collaborate with over 400 companies and organizations committed to diversity and inclusion.
One of Foundation’s flagship initiatives is the ‘Sprawny Staż’ programme, targeted at students and graduates (up to 30 years old) who hold a disability certificate. If you are about to finish your studies or are in their final stage, this article is for you.
Starting a career can be stressful:
- Which company should I choose?
- Will I be accepted?
- How do I prepare my application documents?
This is where we come in. The programme offers not only paid internships in renowned companies, but also a real opportunity for employment, gaining experience, and building a professional network. What’s more, if the internship requires relocation, you can receive reimbursement for accommodation costs.
Key facts about the programme
The ‘Sprawny staż’ programme is aimed at people who:
- hold a disability certificate,
- are under 30 years of age,
- are open to possible relocation (optional).
Participants can expect:
- paid internships in renowned, international companies,
- a real chance of employment after completing the internship,
- support in career development and the acquisition of professional skills,
- opportunities to build relationships and networks.
What Do Participants Say?
‘My internship at IKEA has ended, which, honestly speaking, I would have preferred not to end yet. This alone shows what a great experience it was. From the very beginning to the very end I was always treated with full respect, as if I were a long-time employee.’
- Michał, intern at IKEA
‘The three-month internship at Siemens Healthineers was an exceptional experience that allowed me to see how occupational health and safety theory translates into real-life actions in a large, international company. Each day brought something new - from occupational risk analyses, to participating in medical equipment servicing, to webinars focused on improving workplace conditions.’
- Daria, intern at Siemens Healthineers
Join the Programme!
Starting in January, new information about the programme, internship offers, and cooperation opportunities will be available on the sprawnystaz.pl website. You can also submit your CV to our candidate database using the form available there.
Take the first step towards your career. Reach for more!
*This article was published as part of a sponsored collaboration with the University of Gdańsk Partner - ERGO Hestia.