Gradstart offers Local Enterprise Office client companies financial support to hire top graduate talent and develop a talent pipeline.  One Irish or International graduate can be hired at any one time for a two-year period by companies.  During the placement, the company must define the a project aligned to its growth plan for each graduate to complete.  Graduates are also assigned an in-company mentor to support their development.

Key Points to note:

• companies must be incorporated.
• companies must operate in the manufacturing or internationally traded services sector.
• Companies must employ a minimum of 5 staff.
• Roles in any discipline are eligible for support, except for direct sales and direct marketing positions.

Financial Support

How to apply:

All company applications for funding should be discussed with Finbar or Sinead in the Local Enterprise Office Clare prior to submission. All applications for Gradstart can be made throughout the year.