CeADAR’s Work Ready Graduate Programme (WRGP)

Supporting Industry partners and empowering Graduates in AI, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics

Programme Overview

The Work Ready Graduate Training Programme (WRGP) is a 12-month initiative designed to support industry partners by matching them with talented graduates in AI, Data Science, and Machine Learning. Part-funded by Enterprise Ireland, the programme provides companies with graduates who bring fresh perspectives and up-to-date technical skills.

Programme Benefits

Masters-Level Talent: Companies are assigned a Data Scientist for 12 months. 

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

Our partnership with CeADAR on the WRGP has been tremendously successful. Our company 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

We are delighted to be working with CeADAR on the Work Ready Graduate Programme. Our graduate has already brought academic expertise, tools and approaches that we were not using before to help us drive our data and AI agenda, and we’re only a couple of months into the programme.

Graduates

The industry standards of Data Science at CeADAR have elevated my game of analytics and skillset, and I feel confident and proud to be a part of the team. I would recommend the fellows in the same field to work and learn at the best = CeADAR

The WRGP provides an opportunity to learn from experienced mentors, engage with stakeholders, and delve into challenging projects using cutting-edge technologies. Its structured training equips you with the necessary skills to thrive in a business environment. 

The WRGP at CeADAR has been instrumental for my career development. I’ve been given the support and training I need to get started in my career as a data scientist while being exposed to the cutting-edge work done at CeADAR

Get Involved

If your company is interested in hosting a graduate, please complete the application form below. 
 
For students eager to join the programme, keep an eye on the UCD jobs page for updates when the interview process begins.

Our Industry Partners