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.

Working in Ireland: Visas, Work Rights, and Youth-Friendly Jobs

Working in Ireland: Visas, Work Rights, and Youth-Friendly Jobs (To make this page practical, realistic, and legally informative for incoming youth: https://youth.europa.eu/go-abroad/working/ie/in-the-country_en) Draft Content. Visas & Your Right to Work in Ireland: Your path to finding a job in Ireland depends entirely on your nationality: 1. EU/EEA & Swiss Citizens: You have the automatic right to live, study, and work in Ireland without needing an employment permit or visa. 2. Working Holiday Visas: Ireland has reciprocal Working Holiday agreements with several countries (including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, the US, and South Korea, among others). This allows young people (generally aged 18–30 or 35) to fund an extended holiday through casual employment for up to 1 or 2 years. 3. International Students (Stamp 2 Visa): If you are a non-EU/EEA national enrolled in a full-time course listed on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP), you are permitted to work part-time up to 20 hours per week during the academic term, and full-time up to 40 hours per week during designated holiday periods (May, June, July, August, and from December 15 to January 15). Your First Job. Youth-Friendly Paths: While institutional platforms like JobsIreland are excellent for official career tracks, young people moving to Ireland may look for flexible work in hospitality, retail, or festival tourism to support themselves. To find casual or student-friendly work, this platforms might turn out helpful: A- Irish-Specific Job Boards. Sites like IrishJobs.ie, Jobs.ie, and RecruitIreland allow you to easily filter for "part-time," "temporary," or "entry-level" roles in your local city. B- Student Job Hubs. Keep an eye on local university student union job boards or standard platforms like Indeed Ireland, which frequently list seasonal retail, barista, and customer service positions. C- In-Person Scouting. For boutique retail and independent hospitality spots (like pubs and cafes), walking in with a printed CV during quieter hours remains a widely accepted and highly successful way to find immediate openings in Irish towns and cities!

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