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Become a student member of Pro

All Pro membership benefits are free for students .

It's worth joining Pro already during your studies: Student membership is free, and you get the same valuable benefits as other members. When you enter working life, you are already covered by the worklife security provided by your trade union.
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Get ahead of the game: get to know the rules of the game in your field while studying

Belonging to the union already while studying is smart! Pro has thousands of student members who, after graduating, are already ahead of the game and know the ins and outs of working life of their chosen field.   

Join Pro and get support from us during your studies on your way to the workplace of your dreams. You can familiarize yourself with the collective agreements in your field, get career coaching and ask us any questions you may have. 

All degree students can join Pro, regardless of their field of study. We know the terms and conditions of employment in numerous different fields.   

Self-employed experts or students who intend to become a member of Pro are also welcome. You can get expert, personal help from us also in matters related to setting up and running a company. 

When you become a Pro member, you will also be joining the student association of Pro.  You must be at least 16 years old to join.  

Student membership benefits when you focus on your studies

Student legal aid

As a member of Pro, your working life is protected by free and risk-free legal assistance, if necessary, already during your studies.  

If you need to settle, for example, a dispute between neighbors, division of inheritance or are dealing with damages and liabilities issues, you can, through us, contact a lawyer free of charge. 

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Student career services

As a member, you get concrete advice from a personal career coach. With the help of coaching, you will succeed in your career, you will be able to highlight your skills and you will also be prepared for unexpected changes. When you recognize your competence, it will be easier to convince others about it in your future career.  

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Our experts support students

When you move into working life, in addition to the shop stewards in your workplace, you will have access to Pro's experts and lawyers. They advise you on everything from signing an employment contract and negotiating collective agreements in your field.   

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Leisure insurance for students

When you join Pro, you get free passenger and leisure accident insurance. For students, the insurance is valid for up to 90 days from the start of the trip during the internship period abroad that is part of the study program.  

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Student wellfare services

Maintaining wellbeing and motivation during studies can be challenging. You can take advantage of personal wellness coaching by discussing your situation with a specialized expert. In addition, you have access to workshops and group trainings on many interesting wellbeing topics.  

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In addition, you have access to numerous other Pro member benefits!

As a student member, you also get a discount on vacation destinations, cruises and other changing leisure benefits. In addition, you can participate in our interesting live trainings and webinars for free.  

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Unemployment fund and unemployment insurance for students

As a student, you can accumulate earnings-related unemployment insurance employment condition even before you graduate in paid internships, summer jobs or work done alongside your studies. You must be 18 years old to accrue the employment condition.  

In practice, you only pay Pro's membership fee if you work alongside your studies or are on a paid internship. The fund's membership fee is fully tax-deductible.   
   
You can join the unemployment fund by filling out your employment information here .  

Taking into account the Unemployment Insurance Act and the Unemployment Insurance Fund Act, people who are studying and gainfully employed can become members of the unemployment fund. Read more Unemployment fund from Pro's website.

7,5 €
In 2024, you'll pay 7,5 € per month for when you are working or doing an internship