National Graduate Programme

Join our dynamic 2-year Graduate Programme, empowering your career as you enable Irish enterprises to scale and grow. As a Development Executive, you will play an integral role in Enterprise Ireland, guiding our client success.

Get hands-on experience, create a lasting impact and help Ireland become a powerhouse of economic growth and job creation.

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Meet our National Ambassadors

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Alanna Taylor

Darragh O'Carroll

Laura McKitterick

Sean Tobin

What we look for in our Graduates

Professional, confident and highly motived individual

Excellent communication and relationship building skills

Flexible team players who are goal-focused

Enthusiastic to deliver projects and results.

We look for strong academic performance, a minimum of a (level NFQI Level 8) 2.2 degree.
We accept many different degree disciplines.
Business or entrepreneurship knowledge, skills or experience is a distinct advantage.
You must have completed your degree between January 2022 and August 2024.
You must be available to start the role in late August/early September 2024.
Eligibility to work under an Irish contract of employment for the two-year duration of the programme is essential.
Native or fluent English is required.
At least advanced level proficiency in a relevant language is required for some locations and is an advantage.
Relevant work experience is desirable.
Knowledge and experience of Irish indigenous industry/companies is a distinct advantage.
The legal right to live and work in Ireland for the full duration of the programme, is essential.

Timeline for Application & Recruitment Process - National Graduate Programme 2024-2026

Issue Date - Week Beginning

27th September, 2023

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Response/Deadline Date

31st October, 2023 (Midday)

Issue Date - Week Beginning

13th November, 2023

Response/Deadline Date

20th November, 2023

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15th November, 2023

Response/Deadline Date

22nd November, 2023

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11th December, 2023

Response/Deadline Date

18th December, 2023

Issue Date - Week Beginning

22nd December, 2023

Response/Deadline Date

29th December, 2023

Issue Date - Week Beginning

30th January, 2024

Response/Deadline Date

31st January, 2024

Issue Date - Week Beginning

6th February, 2024

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Issue Date - Week Beginning

20th February, 2024

Response/Deadline Date

21st February, 2024

Issue Date - Week Beginning

26th February, 2024

Response/Deadline Date

4th March, 2024

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Ready to launch your career?

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Contact the Graduate team

If you need further information, please contact the Graduate Programme Recruitment Team at:

Graduates@enterprise-ireland.com

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