| Key Dates | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline: Friday, June 6th All Applicants Updated by: Tuesday, July 8th Induction Week: Monday, July 14th to 18th Traineeship Starts: Monday, July 21st to Friday, September 26th | Induction Week: 1 Week full-time online Traineeship: 10 weeks full-time in person. | No cost. |
Overview
Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet, in collaboration with Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, The National Talent Academies for Animation and VFX and Skillnet Ireland’s Skills Connect Scheme, are currently seeking applicants for the Graduate Traineeship Programme for Animation, VFX and Games 2025.
The Traineeship, which has been running since 2016, has a strong track record with over 90% of participants going on to gain further work in the industry either with their host studio or with another studio. Additionally, according to the First Steps in the Animation Industry report, over 90% of respondents also said that the Traineeship adequately prepared them for the professional workplace and that they would recommend it to prospective new entrants.
Applications are now open and will take place over a 10 week period from Monday, July 21st.
What will this course cover?
Over 10 weeks, each trainee will work in-house, where they will receive on-the-job training (some trainees may be required to work remotely depending on each participating studio’s policy regarding remote working).
In addition to on-the-job training, the trainee will receive additional tailored training through Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland and The National Talent Academies for Animation and VFX. This one-week induction training before the 10-week programme takes place online and runs from July 14th to 18th.
Participants will be paid for the duration of the Traineeship (550 Euro a week for 10 weeks).
Dates and times of the course
- Application Deadline: Friday, June 6th
- All Applicants Updated by: Tuesday, July 8th
- Induction Week: Monday, July 14th to 18th
- Traineeship Starts: Monday, July 21st for 10 weeks until Friday, September 26th
Application process
Please note the following important points before applying:
- All candidates must be available on a full-time basis for the entire duration of the Traineeship, including the induction week.
- Part or all the placement may take place remotely. But the applicant must be based in the Republic of Ireland for the duration of the Traineeship.
- Only those who are shortlisted will be called for an interview.
All applications will be evaluated and shortlisted for interview by a panel of industry experts, in consultation with Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland and The National Talent Academies for Animation and VFX
Closing date for application/enrollment
Application Deadline: Friday, June 6th. All candidates will receive an update on their application by Tuesday, July 8th
Any queries can be sent to seansmith@furthr.ie