Italy labor market: Internship vs apprenticeship rules and new Aequa Roma recruitment

In Italy, there are distinct legal differences between internships and apprenticeships. According to the Ministry of Labour, an internship is a period of orientation and training designed to facilitate entry into the labor market and is not considered a subordinate employment contract. These are categorized into curricular internships, regulated by educational institutions, and extracurricular internships, which are managed by regional and provincial authorities.

In contrast, an apprenticeship is a formal, permanent employment contract aimed at training and employment for young people. It includes full labor protections such as salary, social security contributions, paid leave, and sick pay. Compensation for apprentices is determined by collective bargaining agreements.

Separately, Aequa Roma, a company wholly owned by Roma Capitale, has announced a recruitment process for 19 permanent positions. The roles are open to both graduates and diploma holders with relevant experience, offering gross annual salaries of up to 30,372 euros. Positions include local revenue management, tax litigation officials, data analysts, and digitalization specialists.