- This course has closed.
| Start Date | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 6th June 2023 | 3 months full time. 6th June to 1st September 2023 | No cost. |
Please note applications have now closed. All applicants will receive an update by late May.
Overview
Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet and Screen Ireland are currently seeking applicants for the next iteration of the hugely successful Graduate Traineeship Programme for Animation, VFX and Games.
In 2022, the studios that took part in the programme included Distillery Films, Cartoon Saloon, Daily Madness, Piranha Bar, StoryToys and Jam Media.
The programme, which has been running since 2016, has a great 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.
The 1st 2023 programme will take place over a 3-month period (12 weeks).
What will this course cover?
Over the course of the programme, each trainee will work in-house in the studio 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 and Screen Ireland before they enter the studio and at other agreed times over the 3 months.
The Traineeship programme will commence on Tuesday, 6th June 2023 with approximately one week of up-front training/induction and will finish on Friday, 1st September 2023.
A training allowance/bursary will be made available to participants (400 Euro a week for the 3 months/12 weeks).
Dates and times of the course
Start Date: Tuesday, 6th June 2023
End Date: Friday, 1st September 2023
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 interview.
All applications will be evaluated and shortlisted for interview by a panel of industry experts, in consultation with Screen Ireland and Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet.
Interested applicants should apply below.
Closing date for application/enrollment
This deadline has now passed.
Any queries can be sent to seansmith@furthr.ie