Access to the Workplace

DCU’s Access to the Workplace Programme provides DCU Access students with a high quality work placement during their summer break, hosted by leading Irish companies participating in the programme.

DCU’s Access Programme is the largest programme of its kind in Ireland, supporting nearly 1,300 students in the 2018/19 academic year. It makes third level education attainable to talented students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds and provides a range of personal, financial and academic supports to enable students to thrive and excel in their studies in DCU.

The DCU Access to the Workplace Programme is an additional opportunity that is offered to Access students who are in the second year of their studies in DCU. It was developed through a collaboration between DCU’s Access Service and DCU Educational Trust.

Benefits for participating employers

An opportunity to engage with talented young students from the DCU Access programme
Provides companies with highly-motivated students who are workplace-ready
An opportunity for companies to mentor young talent
An opportunity for companies to further build relationships with the DCU community
Promotional opportunities as a Corporate Social Responsibility initiative

Benefits for participating students

Opportunity to take part in at least four weeks of a meaningful work placement
Opportunity to be mentored by experienced staff members in their chosen field
Practical training in how to prepare for the working environment
Paid work placement in a collaborative work environment

Employer requirements and eligibility

Willing to employ a student for a minimum of 4 weeks and maximum of 12 weeks during June –
Aug 2020
Willing to provide at least 30 hours per week at a minimum rate of €10 per hour
Willing to agree to the terms listed in the DCU Access to the Workplace employer charter that
will be provided by the DCU Educational Trust team
The Access to the Workplace philanthropic support programme is open to organisations who
support the DCU Access Scholarship programme.

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Access to the Workplace

Benefits for participating employers

Benefits for participating students

Employer requirements and eligibility

Access to the Workplace Partner Companies

Participant Stories

Access to the Workplace: Lauren & Vodafone

Access to the Workplace – PwC & Emmanuella

Access to the Workplace – Amy & National Recruitment Federation

Access to the Workplace – Maitiu & Matthews Coach Hire

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