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Irish Education Partners

Educational travel specialistsFounded 1989Established player in the international youth travel marketLong standing members of ethical global youth travel organisations (WYSE, ALTO), also ITOAOperating LLP programmes in Ireland for international partners

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What We Do

Place international interns in Irish host companiesFull support and mentoring to interns throughout their stayOrganise interns’ accommodation, transport, classes, activitiesAssist with paperwork e.g. Europass Mobility, internship agreements…

Approved in 2012 for LLP-LdV funding to send Irish interns to UKDeveloping new proposals for further outbound programmes

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How It Works

• Internship Spec• Requirements,

dates

Host Company

• Match interns• Send CV &

documents

IEP• Telephone

interview• Select intern

Host Company

• Confirm details and dates

IEP

• Organise accommodation & other services

• Orientation

IEP

• Assign supervisor• Mentor the intern

Host Company• Support & mentor• 24/7 emergency

support

IEP

• Intern assessment

Host Company

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Host Company Commitment

Present a detailed internship descriptionProvide the resources to fulfil duties (e.g. desk, computer)Assign a supervisor to instruct and support Cover transport pass cost (€102/month) OPTIONALComplete a brief assessment of the intern’s performance

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Why host an international intern?

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Feel Good FactorContribute to the personal and professional development of young people

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New Ideas and InsightsBenefit from a bright, fresh view on your organisation

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Cutting Edge SkillsCurrent students and recent graduates are familiar with the latest developments in their field of studies

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Project or Peak Time AssistanceSupplement your workforce for special projects or at peak times

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Language Skills & Cultural AwarenessAccess language skills and improve cultural awareness

Improve understand of current or new markets

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Enthusiasm & Fresh PerspectivesOrganisations benefit from interns’ enthusiasm for living in Ireland

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Test New Positions or EmployeesAn internship can test the value or viability of a full time position and can also show how an individual can contribute to an organisation

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Develop Inhouse Management SkillsCurrent employees can develop their management skills by supervising and mentoring an intern

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Benefit to the EconomyMost interns stay with Irish host families, supplementing household incomeMany are also visited by friends and family and travel around Ireland during their internship

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Lifelong Enthusiastic AmbassadorsOn their return, they are enthusiastic ambassadors for Ireland, perceived as the experts on Ireland their families and communities

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