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Transition Year Placements
We encourage formal work experience for a number of second level students each year across our entire forestry business areas . This work experience gives students the opportunity to experience what work is like and explore options for possible future careers .
To find out more see www . coillte . ie or email : forestrecruitment @ coillte . ie
Student Internship Programme
For students that progress to study Forestry at third level we offer an internship programme , allowing students to integrate theory with practical work experience while assisting businesses with work . This Programme provides supervised career related work experience that allows students to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom in a professional work environment .
Our program enhances their educational background by providing opportunities for career exploration and development of industry specific skills while encouraging personal development .
Graduate Development Programme
Following graduation we take on a number of recently qualified graduates and offer them an initial two year placement with the aim of gaining invaluable experience across our forestry division and developing a long term career with Coillte .
Graduates are placed across the areas of Resource Optimisation Analysis & Planning , Harvesting & Operations Management , Customer Supply Management or Financial Planning & Analysis with the opportunity to apply technical learning , and further development of skills and competencies within an exciting and customer focused forestry business .
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