The MCCI Work Ready Graduate Programme is a new initiative designed to help companies access high-quality engineering talent while supporting recent graduates as they begin their careers.
The Work Ready Graduate Programme provides businesses with a dedicated Engineering or Masters-level graduate for a 12-month placement. Participants work directly on industry projects while benefiting from MCCI’s technical mentorship and advanced research resources.
Under the scheme, companies receive a subsidised placement, contributing only a portion of the full programme cost. Graduates are formally employed by University College Cork (UCC) on a 12-month contract, ensuring streamlined administration and support. Recruitment is handled collaboratively, with MCCI and industry partners jointly developing job specifications, promoting roles and selecting candidates.
The new programme aims to strengthen the pipeline of engineering talent in Ireland while giving businesses access to skilled graduates ready to contribute from day one.
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