NETHERLANDS HORTICULTURE TRAINEESHIP
Partnerships
• Expedia Africa has accessed Traineeships in Europe for students and graduates.
• The Traineeships in Europe are with High Tech Horticulture and Green House Farms.
• These traineeships in the Netherlands are organized by Bixter (www.Bixter.training), Expedia Africa is the sole
agent for Bixter in the East and Central Africa region.
The Traineeship Partnership
• Expedia Africa and Bixter have partnered with Uganda Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (UFAAS) to promote this traineeship program in Uganda. (http://ufaas-ugandacf.org)
• UFAAS is part of the African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (https://www.afaas-africa.org)
• It is a professional and practioners association for all engaged in Agricultural extension and advisory services at all levels of the agricultural or horticultural value chain • All agricultural Universities and Colleges are potential institutional members of UFAAS and are invited to join
• All agricultural and horticultural professionals including students can join as members • Makerere University, Kyambogo University, Bukalasa Agricultural College are already members of UFAAS and many more are in the process of joining
• Expedia Africa and Bixter have a Memorandum of Understanding with UFAAS to help Ugandan Agricultural Students access traineeships in Europe.
• Under this partnership, Expedia Africa is announcing trainneships in the Netherlands.
Application Procedure
• Application form, Education Certificates and letters of recommendation.
• Interview by our partner agency in Netherlands
• Signing of contract
• Signing of Powers of Attorney
• First installment of the program fee – €1401.63
• Visa and residence permit application (Waiting period – 2 months)
• Visa Approval
• Payment of the last installment of €1401.63