GIVE TRANSITION YEAR STUDENTS VALUABLE EXPERIENCE IN YOUR INDUSTRY

Transition Year Work Experience Programme

Give students a valuable introduction to a career in tourism while building connections with potential future employees. The Transition Year Work Experience Programme helps tourism and hospitality businesses provide meaningful, short-term work placements for Transition Year and Senior Cycle students.

The programme is open year-round, with placements typically lasting one to two weeks. Fáilte Ireland provides free guidance and resources to help you plan and manage the placement.

Give young people experience and build your future talent.

Who is it for?

Talk to us if you are:

A tourism or hospitality business in Ireland
Able to provide a safe workplace and suitable tasks for a student
Able to provide supervision and appoint a manager or mentor for the placement
Interested in building links with local schools and future tourism talent

Here are all the terms and conditions.

What do I get?

Once approved, you’ll get:

A structured framework for hosting a student work placement
Free guidance, templates and resources to help you plan and manage the placement
A manager's guide covering employer responsibilities and suggested activities
Access to TourismCareers.ie, where students can search and apply for placements
Guidance to help you provide a positive and meaningful experience for students

How will it help me?

This support can help you to:

Build relationships with local schools and potential future employees
Introduce young people to careers in tourism and hospitality
Develop a future talent pipeline
Raise awareness of your business among local students and their communities
Give students practical experience while helping your team develop mentoring skills
Strengthen your profile as an employer in your local community