Programmes

Work Placement Experience Programme (WPEP)

The Work Placement Experience Programme (WPEP) is a 6-month, 30 hour per week voluntary work experience programme. The programme is for jobseekers that are currently getting a qualifying social welfare payment and who have been unemployed for six months (156 days) or more

Community Employment (CE)

The Community Employment (CE) programme is designed to help people who are long-term unemployed (or otherwise disadvantaged) to get back to work by offering part-time and temporary placements in jobs based within local communities.

Tús scheme

The Tús scheme is a community work placement initiative providing work opportunities which benefit the community. These opportunities are provided by community and voluntary organisations in urban and rural areas.

More information and organisations active in this field

Intreo Office

Intreo is a single point of contact for all employment and income supports and is part of the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. It offers practical, tailored employment services and supports to both jobseekers and employers. As a jobseeker, Intreo provides you with: employment services and income supports in one place. expert assistance and advice on employment, training and personal development opportunities from a dedicated Case Officer. a focus on your individual needs to help you enter or re-enter the workforce.

European Employment Service

EURES Ireland (EURopean Employment Services) is part of a network of more than 1,000 EURES Advisers across Europe. EURES Advisers provide information, guidance and recruitment services to both jobseekers and employers interested in the European job market. EURES was established by the European Commission to facilitate the free movement of workers within the European Union (EU)/European Economic Area (EEA) countries.

Local Employment Service Offices

The Local Employment Service Office can give you the support and guidance you need. We are here to help you get back into employment through one to one career guidance, information and training, education options and employment opportunities that suit you.

Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed

The provision of welfare to work information and advocacy services to unemployed people and organisations providing information to unemployed people.

Interesting links

JobsIreland.ie

The Jobs Ireland website lists jobs available in Ireland and abroad. It also lists internships and employment programme vacancies. You can upload your CV to the Jobs Ireland website so employers can access it and contact you directly.

Indeed.com

Job Search engine

Compass

Find a job or go back into education with the Compass tool, custom results just for you.

Information & Supports for Employment

spunout is Ireland’s youth information website created by young people, for young people. It provides, among others useful information and articles related to employment, how to apply for a job, write your CV etc.

Starting work in Ireland

Useful information for those planning to move to Ireland for work from EU and non_EU countries

Starting your first Job

If you are lucky enough to land yourself your first job, there are a few things that you need to get sorted;- Register for tax; Open a bank account; Be aware of your rights

Working in Ireland - Eurodesk

Coming to Ireland to work is a great way to open up career opportunities, earn some money, and gain experience. This webpage is a good place to start finding out more