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.

Join our Work Ready Graduate Programme

If your company is interested in hosting a graduate, please complete the application form below.

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.”

Collaborating with CeADAR through the Work Ready Graduate Programme has been instrumental in prioritising an AI project that was previously daunting to initiate.

The dedicated support and expertise of the CeADAR team have propelled our project forward, paving the way for our future success and innovation.

We are delighted to have partnered with CeADAR on the Work Ready Graduate programme.

The collaboration has accelerated our AI journey and advanced key initiatives. Shubham, our placement, has brought strong AI expertise and a genuine curiosity to understand our business, while CeADAR’s central team support has further strengthened the partnership’s value.

ServisBOT is delighted to have collaborated with the CeADAR Work Ready Graduate Programme. Through this partnership, we were able to support a graduate in gaining meaningful, hands-on experience in applying emerging technologies to real business challenges.
The CeADAR team were fantastic to work with — professional, supportive, and deeply engaged — and the programme provided a valuable way to connect with new talent and foster innovation in the AI sector.

“Brightwind is pleased to have taken part in the CeADAR Work Ready Graduate Programme. The initiative provided us with the opportunity to explore an AI and machine learning data cleaning solution, while also supporting a graduate in gaining valuable industry exposure.

CeADAR’s team are very professional, and the programme offers a structured way to engage with emerging talent in the AI sector.”

We in PMS have been delighted with our experience to date with the Work Ready Graduate programme. Viraj is an excellent graduate and has been very innovative in bringing a range of AI/ML models and techniques to work with our existing staff in developing and improving some interesting challenges in our pavement management and asset management areas.

CeADAR have been very easy to work with. I highly recommend this programme to other small companies with an interest in exploring and implementing AI/ML within the workstreams.

Our collaboration with CeADAR continues to bring exceptional talent into OpenSky. Sharang has made an outstanding contribution to our AI and data projects, demonstrating strong technical ability, initiative, and professionalism from the outset.

The quality of talent we’ve seen through this programme, from Sharang and from previous CeADAR placements, has been remarkable, adding real value to our client work and reinforcing the importance of industry-academic partnerships in
developing future data leaders.

Graduates

As someone transitioning into the AI field, the WRGP programme has been an invaluable experience. It provided a comprehensive view of how AI can be integrated into various elements of production, helping me understand both the technical foundations and the practical, real-world applications of this emerging technology.

Working closely with TestReach, an innovative enterprise with great ambition to shape the future of online assessment, gave me the opportunity to learn from the team and contribute to their business. This experience had another important dimension for me; the support from CeADAR. Well-designed workshops and collaborating with like-minded fellows enhanced not only my technical capabilities but also my confidence and soft skills, which are equally important in the workplace.

Pedram Aghaei

Placed with: TestReach

The Work Ready Graduate Programme, with DOCOsoft as my host company, has been an incredibly valuable learning journey. Coming in with minimal industry experience in data science, I’ve gained a deep understanding of how to translate theoretical knowledge and personal project experience into real, production-ready, AI-powered solutions.

Working on projects such as Claims Prioritisation and Claims Portfolio Analysis has been both challenging and rewarding, giving me the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, impactful work. The continuous support from CeADAR, combined with the guidance of a talented and collaborative team at DOCOsoft, has played a significant role in my development.

This experience has truly helped me grow—both professionally and personally—as a Data Scientist.

Nupur Rathod

Placed with: DOCOsoft

The Work Ready Graduate Programme at CeADAR gave me the runway to apply GenAI, ML, robust ETL, and data visualisation to real problems in digital construction.

As a data scientist on a multidisciplinary team, I moved from problem framing through to production-ready pipelines and dashboards. I had the freedom to research and trial the latest machine-learning techniques and tools, supported by a mentorship culture that’s hands-on, candid, and focused on impact.

I also got to work with amazing people-collaborative, curious, and generous with feedback-which raised the bar for my own work. Thanks to CeADAR, I’m finishing with sharper instincts for MLOps, stronger evaluation discipline, and clearer communication-ready to deliver measurable value-guided by one principle: fail 100 times, but fail upwards.

Shubham Pandey

Placed with: Strata

Being part of Eolas International through the Work Ready Graduate Programme has been such a rewarding journey. Eolas is doing incredible work at the intersection of consumer intelligence and technology, and it’s inspiring to see how data-driven insights help global brands better understand their customers.

I’ve had the opportunity to contribute by building AI-powered tools that automate survey analysis and developing a custom OCR solution , projects that have shown me how innovation can create real impact. This experience has strengthened my confidence and deepened my passion for using AI to solve meaningful challenges.

Ninah Nderitu

Placed with: Eolas

Working at CeADAR has significantly enhanced my data science expertise and analytics skills through hands-on experience with real-time industry projects. Being part of the team makes me both confident and proud, as it allows me to contribute while continuously learning on the job.

In particular, working with the latest AI technologies has broadened my perspective, strengthened my technical expertise, and sharpened my business acumen. I would highly recommend fellow professionals in this field to join CeADAR, where they can grow, innovate, and work at the forefront of data science and AI.

Sharang Srivastava

Placed with: OpenSky Data

The WRGP programme offers a unique opportunity for graduates to work closely with companies trying to carve out their own space in rapidly changing domains.

What separates this programme from similar ones is the support system.

Whether navigating complex legislation like the AI Act or tackling challenging technical problems, access to leading resources and highly experienced researchers from CeADAR gives graduates the confidence and backing to tackle any challenge, allowing them to take deep ownership of their projects and deliver meaningful results.

Arun Jayaprakash

Placed with EdgeTier

Working with PMS Pavement Management Services has been an enriching experience, allowing me to apply AI and Computer Vision techniques to real-world infrastructure challenges.

Collaborating with their engineering team has provided valuable insights into how data-driven models can transform pavement condition assessment and asset management.

Viraj Aher

Placed with: PMS Pavement Management Services

The Work Ready Graduate Programme has made me realise that theory can only take you so far, it’s when you roll up your sleeves and work on real problems that the real learning begins. Collaborating with BrightWind and CeADAR researchers has turned abstract ideas into something concrete and measurable. It’s been an eye-opening blend of challenge, curiosity, and discovery.

Subhomoy Banerjee

Placed with: Brightwind

I am currently placed at Planitas Airline Systems through CeADAR’s Work-Ready Graduate Programme, where I’m developing and implementing AI-driven solutions to optimise dynamic pricing for airline ancillary products and services.

This programme has not only strengthened my technical and data science skills but also enhanced my communication, creativity, and consistency. With CeADAR’s continuous training and mentorship, I’ve received invaluable support and guidance throughout this journey.

Madhumita Srivastava

Placed with Planitas