Supercharge your innovation with the Work Ready Graduate Programme
Bring a motivated, skilled graduate into your team—co-funded by Enterprise Ireland
The Learnovate Work Ready Graduate Programme aims to tackle the challenge of recruiting individuals in research, development and innovation.
Graduates participate in a year-long work placement hosted by a Learnovate Member company and supported by the Learnovate team.
During the year the graduate will work in the company on a project focused on, or involving, a learning technology solution supporting the end user in either a corporate learning or a formal education environment.
Why host a graduate?
Access new talent and innovation
Host a graduate specialising in learning technologies, UX, instructional design or software development—trained and mentored by Learnovate.
Hands-on, real‑world project
The graduate works on a meaningful project tailored to your company’s objectives in corporate or formal learning systems.
Built-in mentorship and training
Includes business skills, one-to-one mentoring from our senior researchers, a learning ecosystem, plus a laptop.
Attractive cost‑sharing
The programme is co-funded by Enterprise Ireland (50–70%, depending on your organisation’s size). Hosts cover the remaining 30–50%.
High employment success
Approximately half of participants were hired by their host organisations as full‑time employees.
Industry-leading research network
Tap into our researchers’ expertise in Trinity College Dublin with support from Enterprise Ireland and IDA.
Programme Details
Duration |
12 months (January 2026 – January 2027) |
Graduate qualifications |
Master’s preferred; Level 8 acceptable in relevant fields |
Co-funding contribution |
Up to 70% subsidised; company pays remaining 30–50% |
Recruitment process |
Learnovate handles sourcing, interviews, ongoing skills training, mentorship and contracts |
Benefits to host |
Project delivery, skills infusion, potential hires |
How it works
- Check eligibility: Companies should be or become a Learnovate member and be an Enterprise Ireland or LEO client.
- Submit interest: Complete the form below to register your interest.
- We manage recruitment: We source candidates from universities, shortlist, conduct interviews, and find the best fit for your organisation.
- Onboarding: We handle contracts; We provide ongoing skills training and mentorship throughout the year; you provide supervision and project scope.
- Programme execution: Graduate completes the 12‑month placement with full support.
- Post‑programme opportunities: Consider hiring your graduate after successful completion.
Ready to host a graduate from the Work Ready Graduate Programme?
Register your interest to start the process of bringing a motivated, skilled graduate into your team with co-funding from Enterprise Ireland and support from Learnovate.
FAQs
Learnovate handles recruitment, training, mentoring, contract setup, and networking.
Depending on the size of the organisation, Enterprise Ireland subsidises 50–70% of the programme and the host pays 30–50%.
A relevant degree (Level 8 or higher) with a focus on learning tech, UX, instructional design, or education.
January 2026, running until January 2027.
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