CeADAR’s Work Ready Graduate Programme (WRGP)

Programme Overview
Programme Benefits
Focus on Key Project: Graduates work on a planned or ongoing AI, Machine Learning, or Data Analytics project. (A non-operational project).
Support from CeADAR Technical Mentor: Benefit from the guidance and expertise of a CeADAR mentor who supports the graduate throughout the programme.
Regular Training: Continuous professional development with one day of training per month, ensuring the graduate’s skills remain relevant, while also enhancing their soft skills for career growth.
Success Stories
Industry Partners
“Collaborating with CeADAR through the ‘Work Ready Graduate Programme’ has been instrumental in delivering an ambitious AI project that would otherwise be very challenging.
The dedicated support and expertise of the CeADAR team has propelled our project forward, paving the way for our future success and innovation.”
“The programme was hugely beneficial for us. Jash, our graduate, applied strong technical skills, solving several challenging problems we were facing.
Their proactive approach, problem-solving mindset, and positive attitude made a significant impact on our projects, enhancing overall team efficiency.”
“Our partnership with CeADAR on the Work Ready Graduate Programme has been tremendously successful.
OpenSky is hosting an outstanding Junior Data Scientist and their impressive skills and work ethic have greatly enriched our team, demonstrating the value of this programme from CeADAR”
Graduates
“The Work Ready Graduate Programme is ideal for new graduates entering the workforce. The support from colleagues and supervisors is invaluable—they provide technical help and mentorship, guiding you to gradually adapt to the work environment.
This programme is instrumental in helping me transition from a student into a data scientist, steadily enhancing my ability to contribute effectively in real-world projects”
“The programme has allowed me to dive into the world of Data Science and tackle interesting problems, while also helping me understand the organisational impact of my work at .ie Collaborating with Team Xavier at .ie has been both insightful and exciting.
I also regularly interact with CeADAR staff about their fascinating initiatives, which has been invaluable in applying new insights to my current projects. Overall, it’s been an incredibly rewarding journey so far!”
“I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the WRGP with CeADAR, focusing on Data science and AI. The hands-on training programmes provided by CeADAR have equipped me with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in my work at my placement company- Amundi Ireland.
Working alongside industry professionals at Amundi has been an invaluable experience, allowing me to apply my knowledge and skills to real-world projects in the field.”