Bord Bia looks for talent from the model county
FOLLOWING on from an increase in applications last year, Bord Bia is encouraging people from County Wexford to submit an expression of interest in its Talent Academy.
However, applications to its International Graduate Programme will close on Friday, January 29.
Up to 80 participants will each receive a fully funded master’s, guaranteed work experience in Ireland or abroad, and a tax-free monthly bursary.
Successful applicants from Wexford will be following in the shoes of Lisa Martin, from Rathnure, who is a current participant in the international graduate programme.
Commenting on the programme, the CEO of Bord Bia, Tara McCarthy, said the Talent Academy initiative is particularly popular among young people seeking ‘purpose-led careers’.
She said there was an average increase of 20 per cent in applications across the initiative’s five programmes last year.
‘Our programmes are designed and delivered to address the challenges and opportunities facing Ireland’s food and drink industry,’ she said.
‘These include sustainability, supply chain efficiency, research, and innovation – critical areas for the industry and Ireland generally to address now and into the future.’
Participants study at two of Ireland’s leading business schools, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School or DCU Business School, and they receive financial support, plus guaranteed work experience.
Ms McCarthy said there is also the
potential for international travel.
‘Undoubtedly these features heightened interest last year when Covid-19 restrictions interrupted the plans of so many new graduates, as well as those who were looking to make the next move in their career,’ she said.
The Bord Bia Talent Academy’s five individual programmes offer a specific skill focus and flavour, including: international business strategy; sustainability; marketing; sales; innovation and consumer insights, and commercial supply chain.
See bordbia.ie/about/talent-academy/ for information on each programme, as well as application details.