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About the Graduate to Export programme
Are you interested in undertaking a fully funded postgraduate diploma while working for a Northern Ireland company and getting paid?
Invest Northern Ireland’s Graduate to Export programme might be what you are looking for.
For the first six months of this 18-month programme, you will work with your company in Northern Ireland. This will let you get to know their business and understand their products and services firsthand. During this time you will learn about the business’ strategy and direction.
You will then spend up to 12 months in an export market identifying market opportunities and carrying out market research to assist with your company’s export development plan.
How can I benefit from the Graduate to Export programme?
Benefits of the Graduate to Export programme include:
- The opportunity to kick-start your career in international business
- Experience of working and living in international markets
- A fully funded postgraduate diploma in International Marketing
Who can apply for the Graduate to Export programme?
Graduate to Export is open to graduates who have:
- A pass degree in any discipline
- Graduated in the last five years
- Pre-existing legal status to live and work in Northern Ireland
- A willingness to spend considerable time outside Northern Ireland*
*Foreign language skills are desirable, but not essential.
How to apply
For further information on the programme and application assistance, you can download our Graduate to Export | Guidance Notes for Graduates (PDF).
Participating businesses and job opportunities are listed below. Please click each company listing to apply or contact the company directly if you have any queries.
Participating businesses
Discover more
Here from Luke Johnston, Digital Marketing Lead on how his participation in the Graduate to Export programme lead to new opportunities and a permanent position at Allsop.
Contact us
If you are interested in Graduate to Export programme support, contact our Business Support Team on 0800 181 4422 or complete the enquiry form.
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