Work placements and internshipsTry an Irish careers service first. Exploit your contacts and network; it is also useful to contact your institution’s alumni. E2 Exporting Excellence is Invest Northern Ireland’s new graduate export development programme. Enterprise Ireland provide two-year overseas internships. Export Orientation Programme (IBEC) allows Irish exporting companies to provide graduates with experience of international business. FÁS Overseas Graduate Programme provides overseas placements. back to top Exchange programmesAIESEC (Association Internationale des Etudiants en Sciences Economiques et Commerciales) is a student-run organisation offering placements for business and economics students. IAESTE (The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience) organises course-related placements for science, technology and engineering students. The Leonardo da Vinci Programme promotes and supports work placements within the European Economic Area (EEA). The Leonardo network can assist in both identifying potential placements and in granting financial assistance in the case of less well-paid placements. More information is available from the Leargas - The Exchange Bureau. Macra na Feirme (Sons of the Land) arranges exchange programmes with similar organisations throughout Europe for young people already in farming. Exchanges are for a minimum of three months and you receive pocket money, board and lodging. To join a programme, contact Macra na Feirme to register with the relevant organisation in your home country. back to top Teaching schemesTraining and Work Experience Scheme (TWES) placements are available through National Training and Employment Authority (FAS). back to top VolunteeringVinspired offers voluntary work for 16-25 year olds and Volunteer Abroad has a comprehensive directory of volunteering and work experience opportunities in Ireland. back to top Casual workCasual work is often seasonal and related to the tourist industry. You can approach employers direct or employment agencies such as Trovit, Farm Relief Service, and Manpower Construction Recruitment - Tel: +353 01 887 3900. back to top Short-term opportunitiesAn area where Ireland is short-staffed, and where you may be able to find short-term work, is in nursing. Have a look on the Transitions Abroad site, as well as Work and Travel in Ireland. back to top Gap year opportunitiesAdventure Ireland offers sports programmes, cultural trips, study exchanges and customer designed courses. gradireland has an area dedicated to work experience and advice on gap years. iGapyear lists gap year projects around the world. Have a look at gap year for more general gap year advice.
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Ireland: Work experience
