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The Career Boost programme led by InterTradeIreland connects science, engineering and technology graduates to innovative project management jobs throughout the island of Ireland.

Applying for a job that is part of the Career Boost Programme gives you a unique opportunity to 'stand out' as a project manager delivering a highly innovative project with the comfort of academic support throughout.

You will be paid a competitive salary as a project manager for 12 - 18 months. Those who take part in the Career Boost programme often progress to permanent employees and key figures within the organisation they become a part of.

By taking part in the Career Boost programme you can undertake a Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation Management at Queen’s University, Belfast which is fully funded by InterTradeIreland.

Career Boost gives you the opportunity to undertake a Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation Management at Queen’s University, Belfast which is fully funded by InterTradeIreland. The skills learned through the Diploma will enhance your personal, professional and managerial capabilities and will provide you with the necessary and valuable business skills that you will require to help you undertake your project role, benefitting not only you but the company as well.

The company will fully support you throughout this by allowing you the required time off for courses and workshops.

Along with the Postgraduate Diploma, you will have further access to a training budget which you can use towards further management training & courses, attending events and exhibitions and pursuing other technical qualifications.

If you apply for a job and are successful, you will have the opportunity to study for a Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation Management. The costs of the course will be covered by InterTradeIreland, therefore there will be no cost to you.

Note: For those applicants who secure a position and who require a VISA to work - If they choose to avail of the Postgraduate Diploma Offer, a study VISA will be required and must be in place before commencement of studies.

Entrance Requirements

Normally a 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline. Applicants holding a degree below 2.2. (or equivalent qualification in any discipline) and sufficient relevant experience (normally a minimum of 1 years’ professional experience) will be considered on a case by case basis.

Benefits

• There is no cost to the you, if you complete the qualification as part of the Career Boost Programme.
• The qualification takes just 10 months to complete.
• The qualification is part-time and the delivery and schedule is designed to fit around the working week, with a mix of face-to-face on campus modules and online sessions. Modules are delivered at weekends, lunch times and evenings.
• In-person weekends are in Belfast and Drogheda to fit around your work week.

University

The William J Clinton Leadership Institute, Queen’s University, Belfast (QUB)

Six course modules include:

• Building Innovation Culture
• Designing Innovative Organisations
• Innovators Toolbox
• Data-Driven decision making
• Strategic Change Leadership
• Key Management Challenge

Accreditation

Accredited by The Leadership Institute, Queen’s University Belfast – with 120 CAT points – Level 7 in UK. This is equivalent to 60 ECTS points at Level 9 in the Republic of Ireland.

Throughout the programme, you will receive mentoring and support from a leading academic on the island. The academic is there to support you throughout your ‘Career Boost’ project whether it be access to research reports, weekly phone calls, monthly visits and quarterly meetings along with having mentoring from your company supervisor and InterTradeIreland consultant.

Through Career Boost, and in your project role, you will gain the confidence to think independently and in turn attain the entrepreneurial flair to identify and create new opportunities that will both help you to develop your career and the company you are working with.

You must have a degree which matches the criteria of the position being advertised by the company as roles do vary. In some cases, you may be required to have relevant previous experience in the industry.