GradStart

GradStart

Gradstart offers Local Enterprise Office client companies financial support to hire top graduate talent and develop a talent pipeline. 

A grant of up to €30,000, or €42,00 for a language graduate is available.

One Irish or International gradstartgraduate can be hired at any one time for a two-year period by companies.  During the GradStart 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
  • Must operate in the manufacturing or internationally traded services sector.
  • Must employ a minimum of 5 staff.
  • Roles in any discipline are eligible for support, except for direct sales and direct marketing positions

Application

GradStart Applications are made through Enterprise Ireland.

Please visit for more information - Graduate Jobs, Programmes & Internships in Ireland | gradireland

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