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ABOUT US

FOUNDER KATHY O'DWYER

The All-Ireland Business Foundation has recognised our commitment to excellence in service and management. This accolade is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, who strive to provide the best possible experience for our trainees and partners. Our approach is holistic, focusing not only on the professional development of our trainees but also on their personal growth and cultural integration.

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​We believe that our success is measured not just by the number of trainees we welcome to Ireland, but by the larger impact they have on the local community and businesses. Our trainees bring fresh perspectives and skills to the Cork business landscape, which in turn fosters innovation and growth. We are proud to contribute to the dynamism of the local economy, creating a vibrant ecosystem where businesses and individuals can thrive.

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Since our founding in 2010, Career Training Internships has grown to be one of Ireland's premier career training and development companies. The partnerships we have formed with European educational institutions have been crucial in our journey. These collaborations have allowed us to offer a diverse range of opportunities to our trainees, ensuring that they receive a well-rounded experience that is tailored to their aspirations.

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Our dedication to nurturing emerging talent is strong and steadfast. We continuously seek new ways to enhance our programmes and expand our network of local businesses. Our goal is to remain at the forefront of career training, providing a bridge between education and the professional world.

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As we look to the future, we are excited about the possibilities that lie ahead. We are exploring new markets, developing innovative programs, and building on our reputation as Ireland's leading career training and English learning provider. With each passing year, we are inspired by the success stories of our trainees and the positive feedback from our business partners. We remain committed to our mission of empowering individuals through practical experience and contributing to the prosperity of Cork and beyond.

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Career Training Internships has earned its place as a provider of opportunity and growth, embodying the spirit of Cork and its people. We are more than just a training organisation; we are a community builder, a catalyst for change, and a nurturer of the next generation of professionals.

Our Founder — Kathy O'Dwyer

Kathy O'Dwyer

 

Having spent five years training and working as a career and employment officer in London, Kathy O’Dwyer then returned to college to formally complete her training and accreditation in career guidance.

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Sustainability

Sustainability

Doing our Part

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Career Training Internships recognises its role in helping to address the challenges of climate change and sustainability. Through our actions we hope to create a cleaner, safer place to work, and to pass on these values to our partners and trainees. We aim to do this through the implementation of the highest standards of environmental practice resulting in an environmentally friendly organisation.

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It wishes to ensure that all those who engage with us develop a greater understanding of sustainability challenges and possess further information, skills and commitment to helping find and be living examples showcasing solutions for tomorrow’s generations.

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Career Training Internships aims to participate in projects that contribute to the well-being of every member of its immediate and extended community and to the health of the planet. 

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Career Training Internships is committed to working to ensure that all employees are made aware of the importance of systematic environmental work and to encourage individual responsibility for sustainability actions in all aspects of their roles.

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Career Training Internships intends to continue to work collaboratively with stakeholders from participants, clients, industry, the local community and other stakeholders, to seek to broaden its impact and enhance its environmental work.

Social Inclusion

Social Inclusion

A Future for All

Social inclusion

Career Training Internships is committed to a workplace and programme offerings that strive toward the ideal of social inclusion. This means we commit ourselves to providing opportunities to people of all cultural and personal backgrounds to participate in our programmes. We believe that this diversity makes us all better.

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It is in this spirit that we participate in numerous programmes that bring opportunities to those who have otherwise been excluded in society. Our programme offerings are intended to help provide a leg up, with the belief that by leaving one's comfort zone and gaining experience in a new atmosphere, it becomes easier to leave the past behind and find a new way forward. We have seen the welcoming spirit of the Irish people help the long-term unemployed to find a new passion or direction in their career.

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Career Training Internships also works collaboratively with stakeholders from participants, clients, industry, the local community and other stakeholders, to seek to broaden its impact and enhance its work of ensuring that everyone is treated fairly.

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