Go backInterTradeIreland FUSION Graduate Programme
InterTradeIreland (www.intertradeireland.com) is the only organisation which supports SMEs across the island of Ireland to develop North/South trade and business development opportunities for the mutual benefit of both economies.
We support SMEs across the island to identify and develop North/South trade and innovation opportunities.
We do this through:
• Business programmes
• Research and statistics
• Networks and partnerships
Our FUSION Programme (www.footinthedoor.info) offers a graduate the opportunity to manage new technology – based projects with the most progressive companies and academic institutions on the Island.
You will be employed by a company which has sought the assistance of the FUSION Programme for research and development purposes. Through a FUSION partnership a company is teamed with a suitable academic from its opposite jurisdiction. This academic will possess the relevant expertise to help and guide you through your FUSION project, ensuring you achieve your full potential.
We seek a certain Spark
The FUSION team are actively seeking graduates who are highly motivated and possess the drive and focus to fast track their career.Fusion Rewards
- You will gain a fully funded Post Graduate Diploma in Management from UCD Smurfit College of Business.
- Each year, the Mary Breslin Award is presented to the graduate who has achieved the highest score in the Diploma. This award includes a £2,000 scholarship towards further education or travel.
- This is your unique opportunity to be a vital member of a team, with great responsibilities and opportunities.
- 72% of graduates who participate on the FUSION programme are offered full-time employment in their company after the completion of their project.
Training & Mentoring
As our FUSION graduate roles are designed to kick-start
your career, a post graduate diploma has been developed on your behalf, in
conjunction with the
You will study five modules and a work based project which are delivered over the course of 12-18 months. Modules include:
- Business Strategy & Project Management
- HRM
- Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Operations Management
- Management & Financial Accounting
- Marketing & Sales Management
- Work Based Project
Each year, the Mary Breslin Award is presented to the graduate who has achieved the highest score in the Diploma. This award includes a £2,000 scholarship towards further education or travel.
Location
The location of our vacancies vary from job to job. Companies are located throughout the Island of Ireland.
- The FUSION Programme has been in existence since 2001 with a very successful track record
- Best Graduate Training and Development Programme 2010
- Graduate Employee of the Year Award 2011
- 72% of graduates who participate on the FUSION programme are offered full-time employment in their company after the completion of their project
The Application Process
- Apply online at www.footinthedoor.info
- Once you have completed and
sent your application form you should receive an automated response confirming
receipt of your application. If you do not receive this response please
telephone 028 3025 3450 from
- Once the closing date for the vacancy expires, the FUSION Office will begin a shortlisting process and all candidates will be notified of their application outcome.
- The shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview.
- You must have a degree or diploma which matches the criteria of the position being advertised by the company.
- In some cases, you may be required to have relevant previous experience in industry.
You can also register your interest for future opportunities and view DVDs from current and past graduates at www.footinthedoor.info