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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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